UNITED STATESU.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DCD.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDERPURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009
or
[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Year Ended December 31, 2010
Commission file number:File Number: 000-14319

Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address and Telephone Number


PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS,STANDARD GOLD, INC.
(a Colorado corporation)Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its Charter)

2560 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 794-9450
COLORADO84-0991764
(State or Other Jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Incorporation or Organization)

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 84-0991764900 IDS CENTER, 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-8773

 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Issuer’s telephone number including area code: (612) 349-5277

Securities registered pursuant tounder Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:  None
 None
Securities registered pursuant tounder Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock,
COMMON STOCK, $0.001 par value per sharePAR VALUE
Title of Class

Indicate by check mark if the registrantRegistrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   Yes o¨     No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrantRegistrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes o¨     No x

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

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’sRegistrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.10-K   ox.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrantRegistrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer    ¨
Accelerated filer                 ¨
Non-accelerated filer      ¨
Large accelerated filer  o                                                                            Accelerated filer  o
Non-accelerated filer    oSmaller reporting company x

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

StateThe Registrant’s revenues for its most recent fiscal year: None.

As of June 30, 2010, the Registrant’s non-affiliates owned shares of its common stock having an aggregate market value of approximately $1,171,100 (based upon the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and askedclosing sales price of suchthe Registrant’s common equity, as ofstock on that date on the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.OTCBB).

Common Stock, $0.001 par value - $45,797 as of December 31, 2008

Indicate the number ofOn March 18, 2011, there were 40,520,143 shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock asissued and outstanding, which is the Registrant’s only class of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $0.001 par value – 1,710,649 shares, as of September 17, 2009voting stock.

Documents Incorporated By Reference.by Reference: None.
 



 
 

 
STANDARD GOLD, INC.

Princeton Acquisitions, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009December 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Table of Contents
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PART I  
Item 1.Description of Business14
Item 1A.Risk Factors4
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments810
Item 2.Description of Properties815
Item 3.Legal Proceedings815
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders815
   
PART II  
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related StockholderShareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities9
Item 6.Selected Financial Data916
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations9
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk1117
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data1121
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure1121
Item 9A.9A(T).Controls and Procedures1122
Item 9B.Other Information1224
   
PART III  
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance1325
Item 11.Executive Compensation1426
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related StockholderShareholder Matters1429
Item 13.Certain Relationships, and Related Transactions and Director Independence1531
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services1633
Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules33
   
PART IVSignatures 
Item 15.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules18
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains both historical statements and statements that are forward-looking in nature. Historical statements are based on events that have already happened. Certain of these historical events provide some basis to our management, with which assumptions are made relating to events that are reasonably expected to happen in the future. Management also relies on information and assumptions provided by certain third party operators of our projects as well as assumptions made with the information currently available to predict future events. These future event predictions, or forward-looking statements, include (but are not limited to) statements related to the uncertainty of the quantity or quality of probable ore reserves or tailings grades, the fluctuations in the market price of such reserves, as well as gold, silver and other precious minerals derived from our tailings, general trends in our operations or financial results, plans, expectations, estimates and beliefs. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential” and similar expressions and their variants. These forward-looking statements reflect our judgment as of the date of this Annual Report with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to risks, which may have a significant impact on our business, operating results and/or financial condition. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those described herein. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements. The risks identified in PART I Item 1A, among others, may impact forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report.
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PART I

ItemITEM 1.  BusinessBUSINESS

References in this annual report to “the Company,”OVERVIEW

Standard Gold, Inc. (with its subsidiaries “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer to Princeton Acquisitions, Inc.“Standard Gold” or the “Company”) is a minerals exploration and development company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  As of December 31, 2010, we own, through our wholly owned subsidiary Hunter Bates Mining Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (“Hunter Bates”), unlessa prior producing gold mine in Colorado called the context indicates otherwise.Bates-Hunter Mine. The following is a summary of the Bates-Hunter Mine project.

Cautionary Statements UnderOn June 12, 2008, Hunter Bates completed the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Forward-Look Statements

Disclosures included in this Form 10-K contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27Aacquisition of the Securities ActBates-Hunter Mine, located in Central City, Colorado, which included real property, mining claims, permits and equipment.  Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc., a Minnesota corporation and public reporting company quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “WITM” (“Wits Basin”) transferred its right to purchase the Bates-Hunter Mine to Hunter Bates (a wholly owned subsidiary of 1933. as amended, and Section 21EWits Basin until September 29, 2009). The purchase of the Securities Exchange ActBates-Hunter Mine was financed through a limited recourse promissory note of 1934, as amended.  Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “expect,” “could,” and wordsHunter Bates payable to Mr. George Otten (on behalf of similar meanings and include, without limitation, statements about the expected future business and financial performance of Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. such as financial projections, any statementsall of the plans, strategiesSellers) in the principal amount of Cdn$6,750,000 (with a principal balance of $6,519,500 US as of December 31, 2010) and objectivesWits Basin issued 3,620,000 shares of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statementsits common stock. Through August 2008, approximately 12,000 feet of belief;surface drilling had been accomplished on the Bates-Hunter Mine properties and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.  Investors and others should consider the cautionary statements and risk factors discussed in Item 1A below.  Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from these expectations and assumptions because of changes in political, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory, and other factors.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only aswe have no further exploration activities scheduled at this time. As of the date of this Report.Annual Report, we do not claim to have any mineral reserves at the Bates-Hunter Mine.

On March 15, 2011, we closed a series of transactions (collectively, the “Shea Transaction”) whereby we acquired substantially all of the assets of Shea Mining & Milling, LLC (“Shea Mining”), which assets included the assignment to us of a lease (with a right to purchase), to operate an assay lab and toll milling facility, with permits and water rights, located in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. We also acquired the rights to four toll-milling contracts for mines and mineral projects located in Nevada, California and Colorado, along with the rights to certain mine dumps in Manhattan, Nevada.  In addition, we purchased from Shea Mining certain assets located in Tonopah, Nevada, consisting of land, mine tailings, and a milling facility.  A detailed description of the Shea Transaction is contained below.

As of December 31, 2010, the few pieces of equipment we own were not being utilized in any operations and we employed insufficient numbers of personnel necessary to actually explore and/or mine for minerals.

All dollar amounts expressed in this Annual Report are in US Dollars (“$”), unless specifically noted as Canadian Dollars (“Cdn$”).

OUR HISTORY

Standard Gold (formerly known as Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Overview

Princeton Acquisitions Inc.) was incorporated in the State of Colorado on July 10, 1985, as a blind pool or blank check company. On July 23, 1985 we filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-18 under the Securities Act of 1933, for a blank check offering of up to 50,000 units at a price of $2.00 per unit.  Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase an additional share of common stock for a price of $10.00 per share.  The registration statement became effective on November 26, 1985, and in the offering made pursuant to the registration statement we sold a total of 44,925 units, resulting in gross offering proceeds of $89,850 and net proceeds, after deduction of expenses of the offering, of $80,990.  The offering was terminated in February 1986.

On February 24, 1986, we entered into an Exchange Agreement with North Shore Holding Company, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“North Shore”) pursuant to which we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of North Shore in exchange for issuance of 229,950 shares ofFrom its common stock.  At the time of the transaction, North Shore was a privately held company which had been organized to engage in joint venture mining operations at a site in Idaho.  At the time of its acquisition of North Shore, we had intended to take the steps necessary to commence mining operations on the Idaho properties held by North Shore.  However, the efforts to commence mining operations were immediately abandoned after we determined that they were impractical, and thereafter we remained in the development stage with no active business operations.

On January 1, 1991, we were administratively dissolved by the Colorado Secretary of State as a result of failure to file required reports with the State of Colorado.  We remained inactive from January 1991incorporation until September 24, 2004, when we were reinstated into good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State.  We remain in good standing as of the date of filing of this report.

On November 2, 2007 (the “Closing Date”), pursuant29, 2009, its strategy was to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) and a Stock Purchase Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”) Mathis Family Partners, Ltd., Lazzeri Family Trust, EARNCO MPPP, Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan, La Mirage Trust, Bleuridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan and the Charitable Remainder Trust of Timothy J Brasel (collectively the “Investors”) purchased 431,336 shares, of our common stock for an aggregate of $318,000 from three of our shareholders, including our previously largest shareholder.  As a result of the purchase of our shares of common stock, Investors own approximately 73.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock which resulted in a change in control of the Company.
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As of the end of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, we remain a development stage company.  Our business plan is to evaluate, structure and complete a merger with, or acquisition of, prospects consisting ofa private companies, partnershipscompany, partnership or sole proprietorships.  Except as described above, our only activities have been organizational ones, directed at developing its business plan and raising capital.  We have not commenced any commercial operations and have no full-time employees.  As of the end of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, we have not reached any definitive understanding with any business opportunity concerning an acquisition.  No assurance can be given that we will be successful in finding or acquiring a desirable business opportunity, given the limited funds that are expected to be available for acquisitions, or that any acquisition that occurs will be on terms that are favorable to us or our stockholders.

General Business Plan

We propose to seek, investigate and, if warranted, acquire an interest in one or more business ventures. Our strategy is directed on ventures which are developing companies or established businesses that desire to have a public trading market for its common stock. After we have conducted a merger or acquisition, the surviving entity will be us; however, management from the acquired entity will in all likelihood be retained to operate us. Due to an absence of capital available for investment by us, the types of business seeking to be acquired by us will likely be small and high risk. In all likelihood, a business opportunity will involve the acquisition of or merger with a corporation which desires to establish a public trading market for its common stock.

We do not propose to restrict our search for investment opportunities toproprietorship without any particular industry or geographical locationlocation. Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. had a June 30 fiscal year end. On September 11, 2009, Standard Gold entered into a share exchange agreement with Hunter Bates and may, therefore, engage in essentially any business, anywhere, to the extentcertain of our limited resources.

It is anticipated that business opportunities will be sought by us from various sources throughout the United States, including our officer and director, significantits shareholders, professional advisors such as attorneys and accountants, securities broker dealers, venture capitalists, members of the financial community, other businesses and others who may present solicited and unsolicited proposals. Our management believes that business opportunities and ventures will become available to it due to a number of factors, including, among others: (1) management's willingness to enter into unproven, speculative ventures; (2) management's contacts and acquaintances; and (3) our flexibility with respect to the manner in which it may structure a potential financing, merger or acquisition. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to structure, finance, merge with or acquire any business opportunity or venture.Hunter Bates’ shareholders would exchange all of their capital securities into similar capital securities of Standard Gold. The share exchange was consummated on September 29, 2009 (the “Share Exchange”).

Operation of Princeton Acquisitions

We intend to search throughout the United States for a merger or acquisition candidate; however, because of our lack of capital, we believe that the merger or acquisition candidate will be conducting business within a limited geographical area. We intend to maintain our corporate headquarters and principal place of business at 2560 W. Main Street, Suite 200, Littleton, Colorado 80120. All corporate records will be maintained at said office, and it is anticipated that all shareholders' meetings will take place in Colorado. In the event that a merger or acquisition of us takes place, no assurance can be given that the corporate records or headquarters will continue to be maintained at Littleton, Colorado, or that shareholders' meetings will be held in Colorado.

Our management and other related parties will seek acquisition/merger candidates or orally contact individuals or broker dealers and advise them of the availability of the Company as an acquisition candidate. Our management along with other related parties  will review material furnished to them by the proposed merger or acquisition candidates and will ultimately decide if a merger or acquisition is in the best interests of the Company and it’s shareholders.

We may employ outside consultants until a merger or acquisition candidate has been targeted by us, however, management believes that it is impossible to consider the criteria that will be used to hire such consultants. While we may hire independent consultants, the Company has not considered any criteria regarding their experience, the services to be provided, or the term of service. As of the date hereof, and as disclosed herein, there are no other plans for accomplishing our business plan.
 
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Selection
Accordingly, the Share Exchange represented a change in control and Hunter Bates became a wholly owned subsidiary of OpportunitiesStandard Gold. For accounting purposes, the Share Exchange has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Hunter Bates as the accounting acquirer (legal acquiree) and Standard Gold as the accounting acquiree (legal acquirer). Upon completion of the Share Exchange, Wits Basin (which held a majority of the interest of Hunter Bates before the Share Exchange), held approximately 95% of our issued and outstanding capital stock at September 29, 2009.

Upon effectiveness of the Share Exchange, Standard Gold adopted the business model of Hunter Bates and as such has become a stand-alone minerals exploration and development company with a focus on gold projects.  Furthermore, Hunter Bates had a fiscal year end of December 31, and as such we changed our fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31.

Subsequent to December 31, 2010, we entered into the Shea Transaction; see the information that follows for details of the transaction.

OUR EXPLORATION PROJECT: BATES-HUNTER MINE

Overview

On January 21, 2005, Wits Basin acquired an option to purchase all of the outstanding capital stock of the Hunter Gold Mining Corp. (a corporation incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada) who held all of the assets of the Bates-Hunter Mine.  On July 21, 2006, Wits Basin executed a stock purchase agreement to supersede the option agreement. On September 20, 2006, Wits Basin executed an Asset Purchase Agreement to purchase the Bates-Hunter Mine on different economic terms than previously agreed upon in the stock purchase agreement or option. On June 12, 2008, Wits Basin entered into a fifth amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement to, among other changes, reflect its assignment of its rights in the Asset Purchase Agreement to Hunter Bates and thereby allowing Hunter Bates to complete the acquisition of the Bates-Hunter Mine. The acquisition of the assets of the Bates-Hunter Mine was completed on June 12, 2008.

The analysisBates-Hunter Mine is located about 35 miles west of new business opportunitiesDenver, Colorado and is located within the city limits of Central City. The Central City mining district lies on the east slope of the Front Range where elevations range from 8,000 feet in the east to 9,750 feet in the west. Local topography consists of gently rolling hills with local relief of as much as 1,000 feet.

The mine site is located in the middle of a residential district within the city limits of Central City and is generally zoned for mining or industrial use. The Bates-Hunter Mine shaft is equipped with a two-compartment, 85 foot tall steel headframe and a single drum hoist using a one inch diameter rope to hoist a two ton skip from approximately 1,000 feet deep.  A water treatment plant has been constructed adjacent to the mine headframe. This is a significant asset given the mine site location and environmental concerns.

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Geology

The regional geology of the Central City district is not “simple” but the economic geology is classically simple. The Precambrian granites and gniesses in the area were intensely fractured during a faulting event resulting in the emplacement of many closely spaced and roughly parallel veins. The veins are the result of fracture filling by fluids that impregnated a portion of the surrounding gneisses and granites with lower grade gold concentrations “milling ore” and usually leaving a high grade “pay streak” of high grade gold sulphides within a quartz vein in the fracture. There are two veins systems present, one striking east-west and the other striking sub parallel to the more predominant east-west set. These veins hosted almost all of the gold in the camp. The veins vary from 2 to 20 feet in width and dip nearly vertical. Where two veins intersect, the intersection usually widens considerably and the grade also increases, sometimes to bonanza grades. In the Timmins camp, this same feature was described as a “blow out” and resulted in similar grade and thickness increases. The Bates vein in the area of the Bates-Hunter Mine has been reported to have both sets of veins and extremely rich “ore” where the two veins intersected. These veins persist to depth and consist of gold rich sulphides that include some significant base metal credits for copper and silver.

Previous Exploration Efforts

The following is based on the information from a report titled “Exploration and Development Plan for the Bates-Hunter Project,” prepared by Glenn R. O’Gorman, P. Eng., dated March 1, 2004.

Lode gold was first discovered in Colorado in 1859 by John H. Gregory.  The first veins discovered were the Gregory and the Bates. This discovery started a gold rush into the area with thousands of people trying to stake their claims.  The Central City mining district is the most important mining district in the Front Range mineral belt.  Since 1859, more than 4,000,000 ounces of gold have been mined from this district. Over 25% of this production has come from the area immediately surrounding the Bates-Hunter Project.  Although the Bates vein was one of the richest and most productive in the early history of the area, it was never consolidated and mined to any great depth.

The majority of production on the claims occurred during the period prior to 1900.  Technology at that time was very primitive in comparison to today's standards. Hand steel and hand tramming was the technology of the day. The above limitations coupled with limited claim sizes generally restricted mining to the top few hundred feet on any one claim.

During the early 1900’s cyanidation and flotation recovery technologies were developed along with better hoists and compressed air operated drills. Consolidation of land was a problem. Production rates were still limited due to the lack of mechanized mucking and tramming equipment. Issues that were major obstacles prior to the 1900’s and 1930’s are easily overcome with modern technology.

Colorado legislated their own peculiar mining problem by limiting claim sizes to 500 feet in length by 50 feet wide and incorporated the Apex Law into the system as well.  A typical claim was 100 to 200 feet long in the early days. This resulted in making it extremely difficult for any one owner to consolidate a large group of claims and benefit from economies of scale. The W.W.II Production Limiting Order # 208 effectively shut down gold mining in the area and throughout Colorado and the United States in mid 1942.

Historical production records indicate that at least 350,000 ounces of gold were recovered from about half of the Bates Vein alone to shallow depths averaging about 500 feet below surface.
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GSR Goldsearch Resources drilled two reverse circulation holes on the property in 1990. The first hole did not intersect the Bates Vein. However, the second drilled beneath the Bates-Hunter shaft bottom intersected the Bates Vein at about 900 feet below surface. The drill cuttings graded 0.48 oz. Au/ton over 10 feet. This drillhole intersected three additional veins as well with significant gold assays.

Through August 2008, over 12,000 feet of drilling was accomplished, which provided detailed data, which has been added to our existing 3-D map of the region. Several narrow intervals of potential ore grade gold values were intersected, which require further exploration efforts to delineate any valuation.

Our Exploration Plans

No further exploration activities will be undertaken by or underconducted at the supervision of our executive officer and other related parties, who are not professional business analysts and have had little previous training in business analysis. InasmuchBates-Hunter Mine until such time as we have limitedsufficient funds available to us in our search for business opportunities and ventures, we will not be ablecomplete a detailed analysis of the projects potential. We have taken measures to expend significant funds on a complete and exhaustive investigation of such business or opportunity. We will, however, investigate, tosecure the extent believed reasonable by our management, such potential business opportunities or ventures.

property while it remains inactive.  As part of the Shea Transaction (as further described below), we have the right, at our investigation,option, at any time prior to June 13, 2011, to transfer the Hunter-Bates Mine and all related obligations and liabilities, to Wits Basin, in exchange for the cancellation by Wits Basin of a representativepromissory note in the principal amount of $2,500,000 issued by Hunter Bates to Wits Basin.  We are in the process of determining whether we want to exercise this transfer right.

THE SHEA TRANSACTION AND TOLL MILLING

On March 15, 2011, we acquired assets from Shea Mining which will allow us may meet personallyto enter the precious-metal toll milling business. Toll milling is a process whereby ore is crushed and ground into fine particles to ease the extraction of any precious minerals contained therein, such as gold, silver, lead, zinc and copper, and rare earth metals.

Pursuant to an Exchange Agreement, dated March 15, 2011, by and between us, Shea Mining, Afignis, LLC, Leslie Lucas Partners, LLC, Wits Basin and Alfred A. Rapetti (the “Exchange Agreement”), we acquired a lease (with a right to purchase), formerly held by Shea Mining, to operate an assay lab and toll milling facility, with managementpermits and key personnelwater rights, located in Amargosa Valley, Nevada.  In connection with the assignment of the lease for the Amargosa facility, we extended the term of the lease until March 31, 2014. We pay a monthly base rent of $17,500 for this facility, increasing to $20,000 per month in April 2012, and $22,250 in April 2013.  We have an option to purchase the facility for $6,000,000 at any time between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013.  We also acquired the rights to four toll-milling contracts for mines and mineral projects located in Nevada, California and Colorado, along with the rights to certain mine dumps in Manhattan, Nevada. Due to this facility’s proximity to mines within economical trucking distances that do not have their own facilities to process ore, we believe that this facility, and the related tolling contracts, will produce profitable revenue for us in the second half of 2011.  We are in the early stages of determining the cost of starting operations at the Amargosa facility, but an initial estimate is that we will need to expend approximately $250,000 before operations can begin.  We anticipate starting operations late in the second quarter of 2011.

Pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents and Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of March 15, 2011, by and between us, Shea Mining and NJB Mining, Inc. (the “Loan Modification Agreement”), we acquired from Shea Mining certain assets located in Tonopah, Nevada, consisting of land, mine tailings, and a milling facility. The land encompasses 1,174 deeded acres, which may be the largest private land holding in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Approximately 334 acres of this land contains 2.2 million tons of tailings, which we believe is the largest single deposit of historic mine tailings in the state of Nevada, known as the Millers Tailings, from the historic gold rush of Goldfield and Tonopah, Nevada. Based on results from 40 drill holes, the Millers Tailings show a preliminary grade of approximately 0.009 ounces per ton gold and 1.22 ounces per ton silver. We plan to execute a complete characterization of the tailings. The milling facility, known as Millers Mill, is an existing milling facility built in 1981 by Lurgi Engineering, a German firm, sponsoringwhich had the business opportunity, visitcapacity to process up to 2,000 tons of tailings per day. Millers Mill successfully processed gold and inspect plants and facilities, obtain independent analysis or verificationsilver from the tailings on the property until 1984, when the falling price of certain information provided, check referencesmetals caused the suspension of management and key personnel, and conduct other reasonable measures,operations at this facility. The property comes with 387 acre-feet per year of water rights.  After preliminary investigations of Millers Mill, we estimate that we will need to expend approximately $3,000,000 to make Millers Mill operational.  We cannot predict a timetable for when such operations will begin, but we hope to have Millers Mill operational within the next year.
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Pursuant to the extentExchange Agreement, we issued a total of 35 million shares of our limited financial resourcescommon stock to the equity holders of Shea Mining in exchange for the Shea Mining assets, resulting in those holders owning an ownership interest of approximately 87% of our currently outstanding common stock, and management and technical expertise.

Prior to makingan approximately 56% ownership interest in our company on a decision to participate in a business opportunity or venture that is a statutory merger or conversion, we will generally request that it be provided with written materials regarding the business opportunity containing such items as a description of products, services and company history, management resumes, financial information, available projections with related assumptions upon which they are based, evidence of existing patents, trademarks or service marks or rights thereto, current and proposed forms of compensation to management, a description of transactions between the prospective entity and its affiliates during relevant periods, a description of current and required facilities,fully diluted basis. Alfred A. Rapetti, our Chief Executive Officer, has been granted an analysis of risks and competitive conditions, and other information deemed relevant.

It is anticipated that the investigation of specific business opportunities and the negotiation, drafting and execution of relevant agreements, disclosure documents and other instruments will require substantial management time and attention and costsirrevocable voting proxy for accountants, attorneys and others. In order to meet our liquidity needs during the next fiscal year, we may receive additional financing from our officer, director and stockholders.

We will have unrestricted flexibility in seeking, analyzing and participating in business opportunities. In our efforts, we will consider the following kinds of factors:

·  Potential for growth, indicated by new technology, anticipated market expansion or new products;
·  Competitive position as compared to other firms engaged in similar activities;
·  Strength of management;
·  Capital requirements and anticipated availability of required funds from future operations, through the sale of additional securities, through joint ventures or similar arrangements or from other sources; and
·  Other relevant factors.

Potentially available business opportunities may occur in many different industries and at various stages of development, all of which will make the task of comparative investigation and analysis of such business opportunities extremely difficult and complex. Potential investors must recognize that due to our limited capital available for investigation and management's limited experience in business analysis, we may not discover or adequately evaluate adverse facts about the opportunity to be acquired.

We are unable to predict when we may participate in a business opportunity. We expect, however, that the analysis of specific proposals and the selection of a business opportunity may take several months or more.

Form of Merger or Acquisition

The manner in which we participate in an opportunity will depend upon the naturehalf of the opportunity,shares issued to the respective needsShea Mining equity holders, which continues until the affected shares are publicly sold after a period of at least six months, and desires of us and the merger or acquisition candidate, and the relative negotiating strength of us and such merger or acquisition candidate. The exact form or structure of our participationthereafter in a business opportunity or venture will be dependent upon the needs of the particular situation. Our participation may be structured as an asset purchase, a partnership, a merger, or an acquisition ofaccordance with all applicable securities or such other form as our management deems appropriate.

As set forth above, we may acquire participation in a business opportunity throughlaws. In addition to the issuance of our common stock, or other securitieswe paid approximately $450,000 in us. Althoughcash to Shea Mining, and agreed to pay an additional $450,000 to Shea Mining within one year following closing. We paid certain transaction costs and assumed certain debts relating to the terms ofassets which aggregate approximately $300,000. We also agreed to indemnify Shea Mining from any such transaction cannot be predicted, it should be noted that in certain circumstances the criteria for determining whether or not an acquisition is a so-called "tax free" reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)liabilities arising after March 15, 2011 out of the Internal Revenue CodeLoan Modification Agreement or the loan agreements referenced therein.

We acquired the Miller’s Mill property subject to a $2.5 million existing first deed of 1954, as amended, may depend upontrust which was in default at the issuancetime of acquisition. As part of the transaction, the holder of the deed of trust, NJB Mining, modified the related note to allow us a sixty-day period, starting on March 15, 2011, to refinance this mortgage.

Simultaneous with these transactions, pursuant to the shareholdersExchange Agreement, Wits Basin exchanged 19,713,544 shares of our common stock it held for 10 million shares of our newly created non-voting 5% preferred stock, referred to as the “Series A Preferred Stock.” The Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $10 million, payable only upon certain liquidity events or upon achievement of a market value of our equity equaling $200 million or more. Additional details regarding the Series A Preferred Stock can be found in our Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, which were filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on March 15, 2011, and are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.  Wits Basin retained 1,800,000 shares of our common stock, which shares are subject to a voting proxy, effective until March 15, 2012, held by our Chief Executive Officer, Alfred A. Rapetti.  Additionally, we obtained the right to transfer our entire interest and related debt of the acquired companyBates-Hunter Mine, at any time prior to June 13, 2011, to Wits Basin in exchange for the cancellation of at least 80%a promissory note issued by Hunter Bates payable in favor of Wits Basin in the approximate amount of $2.5 million. Effective as of the common stockclosing of the combined entities immediately followingShea Mining transaction, Stephen King and Donald Stoica stepped down from our Board of Directors, and Alfred A. Rapetti assumed the reorganization. If a transaction were structured to take advantageadditional role of these provisions rather than other "tax free" provisions provided under the Internal Revenue Code, all prior shareholders may, in such circumstances, retain 20% or lessChairman of the total issuedBoard.

We plan to commence toll milling at the Amargosa lab and outstanding common stock. If suchtoll-milling facility late in the second quarter of 2011. Plans are to gradually increase capacity at Amargosa and seek additional small mine toll-milling sources. Amargosa has a transaction were availableWater Pollution Control Permit for processing of up to us, it18,500 tons of ore per year. We plan to initially process 50 –70 tons of ore per day; with expansion and the appropriate permits, we believe that processing capacity could be increased to 600 tons of ore per day.

INDUSTRY BACKGROUND

The exploration for and development of mineral deposits involves significant capital requirements. While the discovery of an ore body may be necessary to obtain shareholder approval to effectuate a reverse stock split or to authorize additional shares of common stock prior to completing such acquisition. This could result in substantial additional dilution to the equity of those who were our shareholders prior to such reorganization. Further, extreme caution should be exercised by any investor relying upon any tax benefits in lightrewards, few properties are ultimately developed into producing mines.  Some of the proposed new tax laws. It is possible that no tax benefitsfactors involved in determining whether a mineral exploration project will exist at all. Prospective investors should consult their own legal, financial and other business advisors.be successful include, without limitation:
·competition;
·financing costs;
·availability of capital;
·proximity to infrastructure;
·the particular attributes of the deposit, such as its size and grade; and
 
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·governmental regulations, particularly regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, infrastructure, land use, environmental protection matters, green house gas legislation, property title, rights and options of use, and license and permitting obligations.

All of which leads to a speculative endeavor of very high risk. Even with the formation of new theories and shareholders will in all likelihood not have controlnew methods of a majority of our voting shares following a reorganization transaction. In fact, it is probable thatanalysis, unless the shareholdersminerals are simply lying exposed on the surface of the acquired entity will gain control of us. The terms of sale of the shares presently held by our management may not be afforded to our other shareholders. As part of any transaction, our director may resign and new directors may be appointed without any vote by the shareholders.

We have an unwritten policy that it will not acquire or merge with a business or company in which our management or our affiliates or associates directly or indirectly have a controlling interest. Our management is not aware of any circumstances under which the foregoing policy will be changed and our management, through its own initiative, will not change said policy.

Pursuant to regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we will be required to obtain and file with the SEC audited financial statements of an acquired company within four days from the date the transaction is completed.

Competition

We will remain an insignificant participant among the firms which engage in the acquisition of business opportunities. There are many established venture capital and financial concerns that have significantly greater financial and personnel resources and technical expertise than us. In view of our combined extremely limited financial resources and limited management availability, weground, exploration will continue to be at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors.“hit or miss” process.

Government Regulation
       We are subject to the disclosure requirements of the SEC. In addition, certain provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 either are or, by June 30, 2010, may become, applicable to the Company, which could affect the willingness of companies to enter into a business combination with the Company. The SEC and other federal agencies and state legislatures could adopt rules or laws that restrict “reverse mergers” of a nature we may consider. We also may be subject to increased governmental regulation following any business combination or other transaction we may consummate. It is impossible to predict the nature or magnitude of such regulation, if any.
Employees
       We currently have no employees. Our officer has agreed to allocate a portion of his time to the activities of us, without compensation and we expect to continue to use, consultants, attorneys and accountants as necessary. It is not expected that we will have any full-time or other employees, except as may result as a result of consummating a business combination or other transaction.PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

As of December 31, 2010, we only own the past producing gold mine in Colorado (Bates-Hunter Mine).

EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

If we acquire a project that has no revenue, exploration expenses will be charged to expense as incurred.

EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 2010, we employed three individuals – our chief executive officer, our chief financial officer (both which were being shared by Wits Basin) and our president. Gregory Gold Producers (a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunter Bates) employs one individual as caretaker for the Bates-Hunter Mine. None of our employees are represented by a labor union and we consider our employee relations to be good.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

During the year ended December 31, 2010, our operations included one reportable segment: that of minerals exploration and development.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

We make available free of charge, through our Internet web site at www.standardgoldmining.com, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material, or furnish it to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  You can also request a free copy of the above filings by writing or calling us at:

Standard Gold, Inc.
Attention: Mark D. Dacko, Secretary
900 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-8773
(612) 349-5277
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ItemITEM 1A. Risk FactorsRISK FACTORS

Cautionary Statements Regarding Future Results of OperationsRISKS RELATING TO OUR CAPITAL STOCK

You should readINVESTORS MAY BE UNABLE TO ACCURATELY VALUE OUR COMMON STOCK.

Investors often value companies based on the following cautionary statements in conjunction with the factors discussed elsewhere in this and other of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in materials incorporated by reference in these filings.  These cautionary statements are intended to highlight certain factors that may affect our financial conditionstock prices and results of operations of other comparable companies. Currently, we do not believe another public gold exploration company exists that is directly comparable to our size and scale. Prospective investors, therefore, have limited historical information about the property held by us upon which to base an evaluation of our performance and prospects and an investment in our common stock. As such, investors may find it difficult to accurately value our common stock.

BECAUSE OF BECOMING PUBLIC BY MEANS OF A REVERSE ACQUISITION, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT THE ATTENTION OF MAJOR BROKERAGE FIRMS.

Additional risks may exist since we became public through a “reverse acquisition.”  Security analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide coverage of the Company.  No assurance can be given that brokerage firms will want to conduct any secondary offerings on behalf of the Company in the future.

WE DO NOT INTEND TO PAY DIVIDENDS FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.

We have never declared or paid any dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain all of our earnings, if any, for the foreseeable future to finance the operation and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the future. Our board of directors retains the discretion to change this policy.

OUR NEWLY-ISSUED SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK HAS A SIGNIFICANT LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE.

In connection with the Shea Transaction, we converted 19,713,544 shares of our common stock held by Wits Basin into 10 million shares of our newly created Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $10 million, payable only upon certain liquidity events or upon achievement of a market value of our equity equaling $200 million or more. Although there are not meantrequirements that must be met before the liquidation preference is payable to be an exhaustive discussionholders of risks that apply to companies like ours.  Like other companies,the Series A Preferred Stock, if we are susceptible to macroeconomic downturnssuccessful in the United States or abroad that may affect the general economic climateoperation of our business and our performance.market value increases, or if we consummate a change of control transaction that requires payment of the $10 million liquidation preference (plus accrued interest), there may be significantly less funds remaining after the payment of the liquidation preference for holders of our common stock.
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RISKS RELATING TO OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION


No operating history or revenue and minimal assets.WE CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH CASH TO FUND OPERATIONS, DEBT REDUCTION OR POTENTIAL ACQUISITIONS DURING 2011.

We have very limited operating historyfunds, and such funds are not adequate to develop our current business plan, or even to satisfy our existing working capital requirements. As of March 17, 2011, we had only approximately $97,000 of cash and cash equivalents and with an expected cash expenditure of approximately $3,800,000 in debt that will become due during 2011 (assuming some or all of such debt is not converted into equity prior to such date) we will be required to raise additional funds to effectuate our current business plan for exploration of the Bates-Hunter Mine and to satisfy our working capital requirements. Without significant additional capital, we will be unable to fund exploration of our current property interests or acquire interests in other mineral exploration projects that may become available.  We continue to seek additional opportunities relating to our mining operations, and our ability to seek out such opportunities, perform due diligence, and, if successful, acquire such properties or opportunities requires additional capital. With respect to our proposed toll milling operations, the costs and ability to successfully operate have not been fully verified because none of our proposed tolling operations have been run recently and we may incur unexpected costs or delays in connection with starting operations. The cost of designing and building our operations and of finding new toll-milling sources can be extensive and will require us to obtain additional financing, and there is no revenuesassurance that we will have the resources necessary or earnings from operations. There are no significant assetsthe financing available to attain operations or financial resources. Weto acquire the new toll-milling sources necessary for our long-term business.  Our ultimate success will in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without corresponding revenues, at least until the consummation of a business combination. This may result independ on our incurring a net operating loss which will increase continuously until we can consummate a business combination with a target company.ability to raise additional capital. There is no assurance that wefunds will be available from any source, or if available, that they can identifybe obtained on terms acceptable to us.
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We continue to seek additional opportunities relating to our mining operations, and our ability to seek out such a target companyopportunities, perform due diligence, and, consummateif successful, acquire such a business combination.

Adequate financingproperties or opportunities requires additional capital. We expect to raise such additional capital by selling shares of our capital stock or by borrowing money. Additionally, such additional capital may not be available when needed.

We entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement withto us at acceptable terms or at all. Further, if we increase our major shareholders on March 11, 2008,capitalization and sell additional shares of our capital stock, your ownership position in our Company will be subject to borrow up to $250,000 to fund operating activities.  While future operating activities are expected to be funded by the Revolving Credit Agreement our request for funds under the Revolving Credit Agreement are not guaranteed and indilution.  In the event that such future operating activitieswe are not funded pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement, additional sources of funding would be required to continue operations.  There is no assurance that we could raise working capital or if any capital would be available at all.  Failureunable to obtain financing when needed could result in curtailingadditional capital, we may be forced to cease our search for additional business opportunities, reduce our operating expenditures or to cease operations acquisitions or mergers and investors could lose some or all of their investment.altogether.

Speculative natureWE ARE A DEVELOPMENT- AND EXPLORATION-STAGE COMPANY WITH LITTLE HISTORY OF OPERATIONS AND WE EXPECT TO INCUR LOSSES FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
We are a development- and exploration-stage company, and have yet to commence active operations. As of December 31, 2010, we have incurred an aggregate net loss of $10,591,071 since our proposed operations.

Theincorporation. We have no prior operating history from which to evaluate our success, or our likelihood of success in operating our proposed planbusiness, generating any revenues, or achieving profitability. These operations provide a limited basis for you to assess our ability to commercialize our product candidates and the advisability of operation will dependinvesting in our securities. We have generated no revenue to a great extent on the operations, financial conditiondate and management of the identified target company. While our management would prefer business combinations with entities having established operating histories, there can be no assurance that weour plans for exploring the Bates-Hunter Mine, and possibly producing minerals, will be successful, or that we will ever attain significant sales or profitability. Furthermore, pursuant to our transaction with Shea Mining, we acquired a number of assets in locating candidates meeting such criteria.order to enter into the business of toll milling.  Toll milling is a new area of business for us, and our management team has little experience in toll milling operations.  Although we intend to hire knowledgeable and experienced employees and/or consultants with significant experience in toll milling operations, there is no guarantee that this line of business will be profitable in the near future, if at all.  We anticipate we will incur development- and exploration-stage losses until our exploration efforts are completed and in the development of our toll milling operations. As a development- and exploration-stage company, we are subject to unforeseen costs, expenses, problems and difficulties inherent in new business ventures.

OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS HAVE SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN.

The financial statements for each of these periods were prepared assuming that we would continue as a going concern. We have had net losses for each of the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, and we have an accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2010. In the eventview of our independent auditors, these conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Furthermore, since we do not expect to generate any significant revenues from operations for the foreseeable future, our ability to continue as a going concern depends, in large part, on our ability to raise additional capital through equity or debt financing transactions. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may be forced to discontinue our business.
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OUR MAJOR DEBT AGREEMENT REQUIRES PAYMENTS IN CANADIAN DOLLARS AND IS SUBJECT TO EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS.

Currently, the Bates-Hunter Mine acquisition agreement requires payments in Canadian Dollars and it is possible that we completecould enter into other agreements requiring different world currency payments. Fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar and other currencies, could have a significant affect on the actual amount of payments and potentially may be in excess of the amounts we have budgeted for. We do not enter into hedging schemes to offset potential currency fluctuations.

RISKS RELATED TO THE COMPANY

WE HAVE VERY LIMITED ASSETS IN OPERATION.

We are an exploration stage company and only own the past producing gold project of the Bates-Hunter Mine in Colorado, which we have financed through a limited recourse promissory note (as of December 31, 2010, the outstanding principal balance is Cdn$6,500,000 or approximately $6,519,500 US). Currently, we are only performing maintenance activities at this property and we do not anticipate having any revenues from this property for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, this property may never produce any significant mineral deposits.  Although we recently acquired assets pursuant to the Shea Transaction for the operation of a toll mining business, combination, of whichwe have yet to utilize those assets and there can be no assurance, the success of our operations will be dependent upon the management of the target company and numerous other factors beyond our control.

Scarcity of and competition for business opportunities and combinations.

We are and will continue to be an insignificant participant in the business of seeking mergers with and acquisitions of business entities. A large number of established and well-financed entities, including venture capital firms, are active in mergers and acquisitions of companies which maybe merger or acquisition target candidates for us. Nearly all such entities have significantly greater financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than us and, consequently, we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. Moreover, we will also compete with numerous other small public companies in seeking merger or acquisition candidates.

No agreement for business combination or other transaction that is not subject to contingencies - - No standards for business combination.

On September 11,  2009 we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement ("Agreement") under which we agreed to issue approximately 21,500,000 shares of our common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding common stock of Hunter Bates Mining Corporation.  The Agreement is subject to certain contingencies and is expected to close on or about September 25, 2009, although there can be no assurance that the share exchange will occur. Other than the Share Exchange Agreement with Hunter Bates Mining Corporation, we have no current arrangement, agreement or understanding with respect to engaging in a merger with or acquisition of a specific business entity. If the share exchange with Hunter Bates Mining Corporation does not close, there can be no assuranceguarantee that we will be successful in identifyingutilizing these assets going forward.

WE HAVE PROVIDED GUARANTEES AND ENCUMBERED OUR ASSETS AS SECURITY FOR CERTAIN OF WITS BASIN’S OBLIGATIONS.

Prior to the completion of the Share Exchange, Hunter Bates was a direct subsidiary of Wits Basin and evaluatingas such entered into guarantees for debt obligations of Wits Basin under certain of their loan agreements with third-party lenders. Hunter Bates also entered into security agreements with certain of these lenders and its assets have been pledged to secure certain of these obligations of Wits Basin. In the event Wits Basin is unable to satisfy its obligations under these third-party loan arrangements, we may be required by such third-party lenders to satisfy Wits Basin’s obligations, and such lenders may be able to foreclose on our assets. Additionally, certain of Wits Basin’s lenders hold a pledge of a significant number of Standard Gold shares held by Wits Basin, and it is possible a majority interest of our equity could be seized by a third-party.  If any other suitable business opportunities or in concluding a business combination. In evaluating any other businesses,of these events occur, it could be harmful to our business. See Item 13 — Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence for more information.

OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT OUR BUSINESS STRATEGIES.

If our management team is unable to execute on our business strategies, then our development would be materially and adversely affected. In addition, we may encounter difficulties in effectively managing the budgeting, forecasting and other process control issues presented by any future growth. In acquiring the toll milling assets in the Shea Transaction, we have entered into a new line of business in which our management team has little experience.  We may seek to augment or replace members of our management team or we may lose key members of our management team, and we may not identified any particular industrybe able to attract new management talent with sufficient skill and experience.

OUR SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE MAY DEPEND ON OUR ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, AND ANY FAILURE ON OUR PART TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR MARKET PENETRATION AND REVENUE GROWTH.

We may be required to establish strategic relationships with third parties in the mining and toll milling industries. Our ability to establish strategic relationships will depend on a number of factors, many of which are outside our control, such as the suitability of property relative to our competitors, or specific business within an industry for evaluation by us. There isthe quality grade of precious minerals found in our tailings. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to negotiate a business combination on terms favorable to us. We have not established a specific length of operating history or a specified level of earnings, assets, net worth orestablish other criteria which we would require a target company to have achieved, or without which we would not consider a business combination with such business entity. Accordingly, we may enter into a business combination with a business entity having no significant operating history, losses, limited or no potential for immediate earnings, limited assets, negative net worth or other negative characteristics.strategic relationships in the future.
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Continued management control, limited time availability.

While seeking a business combination, management anticipates devoting only a limited amount of time per month to our business.  Our officer has not entered into a written employment agreement with us and is not expected to do so in the foreseeable future. We have not obtained key man life insurance on our officer or director. Notwithstanding the combined limited experience and time commitment of our management, loss of the services of this individual would adversely affect development of our business and its likelihood of continuing operations.

Conflicts of interest - - General.

Our officer and director participates in other business ventures which may compete directly with us. We have an unwritten policyIn addition, any strategic alliances that we establish, will not acquire or merge with a business or company in which our management or their affiliates or associates directly or indirectly have a controlling interest.  Our management is not aware of any circumstances under which the foregoing policy will be changed and our management, through their own initiative, will not change said policy. Refersubject us to “ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.”

Reporting requirements may delay or preclude acquisitions.

Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") requires companies subject thereto to provide certain information about significant acquisitions including certified financial statements for the company acquired covering one or two years, depending on the relative size of the acquisition. The time and additional costs that may be incurred by some target companies to prepare such financial statements may significantly delay or essentially preclude consummation of an otherwise desirable acquisition by us. Acquisition prospects that do not have or are unable to obtain the required audited statements may not be appropriate for acquisition so long as the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act are applicable.

Lack of market research or marketing organization.

We have neither conducted, nor have others made available to us, market research indicating that demand exists for the transactions contemplated by the Company. Even in the event demand exists for a merger or acquisition of the type contemplated by the Company, there is no assurance that we would be successful in completing any such business combination.

Lack of diversification.

Our proposed operations, even if successful, will in all likelihood result in us engaging in a business combination with only one business entity. Consequently, our activities will be limited to those engaged in by the business entity which we merge with or acquire. Our inability to diversify our activities into a number of areasrisks, including risks associated with sharing proprietary information, loss of control of operations that are material to developed business and profit-sharing arrangements. Moreover, strategic alliances may be expensive to implement and subject us to the risk that the third party will not perform its obligations under the relationship, which may subject us to economic fluctuations withinlosses over which we have no control or expensive termination arrangements. As a particularresult, even if our strategic alliances with third parties are successful, our business or industry and therefore increase the risks associated withmay be adversely affected by a number of factors that are outside of our operations.control.

Regulation under Investment Company Act.RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS

WE WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FINANCING TO CONTINUE TO FUND OUR CURRENT EXPLORATION PROJECT AND TOLL MILLING INTERESTS OR TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN OTHER EXPLORATION PROJECTS.

Substantial additional financing will be needed in order to fund beyond the current maintenance programs underway or to potentially complete other acquisitions or joint ventures with other business models. Our means of acquiring investment capital is limited to private equity and debt transactions. We have no significant sources of currently available funds to engage in additional exploration and development.  Without significant additional capital, we will be unable to fund exploration of our current property interests, acquire interests in other mineral exploration projects that may become available, or make our toll milling facilities operational. See “—Risks Relating to Our Financial Condition – We Currently Do Not Have Enough Cash to Fund Operations During 2011.”

OUR PERFORMANCE MAY BE SUBJECT TO FLUCTUATIONS IN MINERAL PRICES.

The profitability of our exploration project and toll milling could be significantly affected by changes in the market price of minerals. Demand for minerals can be influenced by economic conditions and attractiveness as an investment vehicle. Other factors include the level of interest rates, exchange rates and inflation. The aggregate effect of these factors is impossible to predict with accuracy.
In particular, mine production and the willingness of third parties such as central banks to sell or lease gold affects the supply of gold. Worldwide production levels also affect mineral prices. In addition, the price of gold, silver and other precious minerals have on occasion been subject to very rapid short-term changes due to speculative activities.

WE CANNOT MAKE ESTIMATES REGARDING THE RESERVES OF PRECIOUS METALS IN OUR TAILINGS OR THE ORE OF OTHERS THAT WE PROCESS, WHICH MAY NEGATIVELY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS.

Although we will behave contracts with owners of potentially valuable minerals, we cannot make any estimates regarding probable reserves in connection with any of these sources of minerals, and any estimates relating to possible reserves are subject to regulation undersignificant risks. We have initial indications of grade from these toll-milling sources, but have not fully investigated any of them. Therefore, no assurance can be given of the Exchange Act, management believessize of reserves or grades of reserves at the toll-milling sources that are planned to supply our toll milling operations. The tonnage and grade of the tailings that we willpropose to process have not been fully verified. We have done initial internal metallurgical testing on some of these toll-milling source materials, but have not done comprehensive metallurgical testing on any of them.  Therefore, we cannot be subject to regulation undercertain of the Investment Company Actlevel of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), sincerecovery of valuable metals we will not be engaged in the business of investing or trading in securities. If we engage in business combinations which resultcan attain in our holding passive investment interests in a number of entities, we could be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act. If so, we would be required to register as an investment company and could be expected to incur significant registration and compliance costs. We have obtained no formal determination from the Securities and Exchange Commission as to our status under the Investment Company Act and, consequently, any violation of such Act could subject us to material adverse consequences.toll milling operations.

Probable change in control and management.
 
A business combination involving the issuance of our common stock will, in all likelihood, result in shareholders of a target company obtaining a controlling interest in us. Any such business combination may require our shareholders to sell or transfer all or a portion our common stock held by them. The resulting change in control of the Company will likely result in removal of our present officer and director and a corresponding reduction in or elimination of their participation in our future affairs.

Reduction of percentage share ownership following business combination.

Our primary plan of operation is based upon a business combination with a business entity which, in all likelihood, will result in us issuing securities to shareholders of such business entity. The issuance of previously authorized and unissued common stock of us would result in a reduction in percentage of shares owned by our present shareholders and would most likely result in a change in control and management of the Company.
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MINERAL EXPLORATION IS EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE.

There is a limited supply of desirable mineral properties available for claim staking, lease or other acquisition in the areas where we contemplate participating in exploration activities. We havecompete with numerous other companies and individuals, including competitors with greater financial, technical and other resources than we possess, in the search for and the acquisition of attractive mineral properties. Our ability to acquire properties in the future will depend not paid dividendsonly on our common stockability to datedevelop our present property, but also on our ability to select and we doacquire suitable producing properties or prospects for future mineral exploration. We may not presently intendbe able to pay dividends priorcompete successfully with our competitors in acquiring such properties or prospects.

THE NATURE OF MINERAL EXPLORATION IS INHERENTLY RISKY.

The exploration for and development of mineral deposits involves significant financial risks, which even experience and knowledge may not eliminate, regardless of the amount of careful evaluation applied to the consummationprocess. Very few properties are ultimately developed into producing mines. Whether a gold mineral deposit will become commercially viable depends on a number of a business combination.   factors, including:

·financing costs;
·proximity to infrastructure;
·the particular attributes of the deposit, such as its size and grade; and
·governmental regulations, including regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, infrastructure and land use.

The paymentoutcome of dividends after a business combination, if any of these factors may prevent us from receiving an adequate return on invested capital.

OUR EXPLORATION AND TOLL MILLING OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND PERMITTING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE INCURRENCE OF ADDITIONAL COSTS AND OPERATIONAL DELAYS.

All phases of our operations are subject to current environmental protection regulation. There is no assurance that future changes in environmental regulation, such as greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint and the like, will not adversely affect our project. We will be contingent upon the Company’s revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and general financial condition subsequentsubject to consummation of a business combination.  The payment of any dividends subsequentenvironmental protection regulations with respect to consummation of a business combination will be within the discretion of our then Board of Directors.  It is the present intention of the Board of Directors to retain all earnings, if any, for useproperty in our business operations and, accordingly, the Board does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

Taxation.

Federal and state tax consequences will, in all likelihood, be major considerations in any business combination that we may undertake. Currently, such transactions may be structured so as to result in tax-free treatment to both companies, pursuant to variousColorado, under applicable federal and state tax provisions. We intendlaws and regulations. With respect to structure any business combination so asour toll milling operations, some of our proposed operations will require additional permits, which could incur additional cost and may delay startup and cash flow. In addition, each toll-milling mineral source must be fully permitted for its own operation, a process over which we have no control.

OUR TOLL MILLING OPERATIONS WILL REQUIRE US TO DEPEND ON THIRD PARTIES AND OTHER ELEMENTS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN HARM TO OUR BUSINESS.

Our toll milling operations will rely largely on mineral material produced by others, but we have no control over their operations. Delivery of ore to minimizeour processing facilities is also subject to the federalrisks of transportation, including trucking operations run by others, regulations and state tax consequences to both uspermits, fuel cost, weather, and road conditions. Toll milling requires that the mineral producer and the target company; however, theremineral processor agree on the grade of the incoming mineral, which can be no assurance that such business combination will meeta source of conflict between parties.  Any disagreements with mineral producers, or problems with the statutory requirementsdelivery of a tax-free reorganization or that the parties will obtain the intended tax-free treatment upon a transfer of stock or assets. A non-qualifying reorganizationore, could result in additional costs, disruptions and other problems in the impositionoperation of both federal and state taxes which may have an adverse effect on both parties to the transaction.our business.

Requirement of audited financial statements may disqualify business opportunities.U.S. FEDERAL LAWS

Our management will request that any potential business opportunity provide audited financial statements. One or more attractive business opportunities may choose to forego the possibility of a business combination with us rather than incur the expenses associated with preparing audited financial statements. In such case, we may choose to obtain certain assurances as to the target company's assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses prior to consummating a business combination, with further assurances that an audited financial statement would be provided after closing of such a transaction.  Closing documents relative thereto may include representations that the audited financial statements will not materially differ from the representations included in such closing documents.

Restriction on Rule 144 sales for a “blank check “company may discourage potential business combinations.

Effective February 15, 2008, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) approved amendments to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Rule 144”).  The amended rules include new treatment for the sale of shares of a “shell company’ which includes a “blank check” company and applies to us. Under the amended rules, Rule 144 cannot be relied uponU.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, mining companies may incur costs for the resalegenerating, transporting, treating, storing, or disposing of restricted or unrestricted securities originally issued byhazardous waste, as well as for closure and post-closure maintenance once they have completed mining activities on a shell company or an issuer that at any time has been a shell company unless (i) the issuer has ceased to be a shell company; (ii) the issuer is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Actproperty. Our mining operations may produce air emissions, including fugitive dust and has filed all required reports during the 12 months preceding the Rule 144 saleother air pollutants, from stationary equipment, storage facilities, and (iii) at least one year has elapsed from the time that the issuer filed current Form 10 type information with the SEC reflecting that the entity is no longer a shell company.

The foregoing restrictions on the use of Rule 144 for the sale of securities issued by a shell company may reduce the attractiveness of us as a business combination candidate and accordingly, there may be more limited potential business opportunities that are willing to enter into a business combination with any company that is currently or in the last year has been a shell company, including us.

Compliance with changing corporate governance regulations and public disclosures may result in additional risks and exposures.

Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and new regulations from the SEC, have created uncertainty for public companiesmobile sources such as ours.  These laws, regulations,trucks and standardsheavy construction equipment which are subject to varying interpretationsreview, monitoring and/or control requirements under the Federal Clean Air Act and state air quality laws. Permitting rules may impose limitations on our production levels or create additional capital expenditures in many cases and as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies.  This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices.  As a result, our effortsorder to comply with evolving laws, regulations, and standards have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased expenses and significant management time and attention.the rules.
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The U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA) imposes strict joint and several liability on parties associated with releases or threats of releases of hazardous substances. The groups who could be found liable include, among others, the current crisis in global creditowners and financial marketsoperators of facilities which release hazardous substances into the environment and past owners and operators of properties who owned such properties at the time the disposal of the hazardous substances occurred. This liability could materiallyinclude the cost of removal or remediation of the release and adversely affect our business.

As has been widely reported, global credit and financial markets have been experiencing extreme disruptions in recent months, including severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence, declines in economic growth, increases in unemployment rates, and uncertainty about economic stability.  There can be no assurance that there will not be further deterioration in credit and financial markets and confidence in economic conditions.  These economic uncertainties affect businesses such as ours in a number of ways, making it difficultdamages for injury to accurately forecast and plan our future business activities.  The current tightening of credit in financial markets and the general economic downturn has led consumers and businesses to postpone spending, which has caused uncertainty in our possible merger candidates.surrounding property. We are unable tocannot predict the likely durationpotential for future CERCLA liability with respect to our property.
THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS MAY HAVE IMPACTS ON OUR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION THAT WE CURRENTLY CANNOT PREDICT.
The continued credit crisis and severity of the current disruptionsrelated instability in the creditglobal financial system has had, and financial markets and adverse global economic conditions and if the current uncertain economic conditionsmay continue or further deteriorateto have, an impact on our business and results of operationsour financial condition. We may face significant challenges if conditions in the financial markets do not improve. Our ability to access the capital markets may be severely restricted at a time when we would like, or need, to access such markets, which could be materiallyhave an impact on our flexibility to react to changing economic and adversely affected.business conditions. The credit crisis could have an impact on any potential lenders or on our customers, causing them to fail to meet their obligations to us.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

ItemITEM 2.  PropertiesPROPERTIES

On June 12, 2008, Hunter Bates completed the acquisition of the Bates-Hunter Mine located in Central City, Colorado, which includes a water treatment plant, headframe, buildings, miscellaneous equipment and land, financed through a limited recourse promissory note in the principal amount of Cdn$6,750,000. As of December 31, 2010, we do not claim to have any mineral reserves at the Bates-Hunter Mine and further development is contingent upon available funds.

We currently have no properties andshare office space with Wits Basin at this time have no agreements to acquire any properties.  Since November 2007, we utilize the offices of a major shareholder of ours, located at 2560 W. Main900 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 200, Littleton, Colorado 80120.  We pay $1,500 per month for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses such as telephone, postage, supplies and administrative support to a company controlled by a major shareholder of ours.  We have paid $18,000 for these expenses for the year ended June 30, 2009.Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-8773.

There are no agreements or understandings with respect to the office facility subsequent to the completion of an acquisition.  Upon a merger or acquisition, we intend to relocate our office to that of the acquisition candidate.

Item 3 Legal Proceedings.ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings and no such proceedings are known by us to be threatened or contemplated against us.None.

ItemITEM 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to security holders for a vote during the quarter ended June 30, 2009.None.
 
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PART II

ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK

Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin BoardOTCBB under the Symbol PRAQ.   There is only a limited trading market forsymbol “SDGR.” Prior to January 11, 2010, our common stock andwas quoted under the symbol “PRAQ.” As of March 17, 2011, the last closing sale price of our stockholders may find it difficult to sell their shares. Ascommon stock as reported by the OTC BB, our stock has had a high of $1.10 and a low of $0.15OTCBB was $0.80 per share. The following table sets forth for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.periods indicating the range of high and low closing sale prices of our common stock:

Holders
Period High  Low 
       
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 $0.10  $0.05 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2009 $0.10  $0.05 
Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 $0.10  $0.05 
Quarter Ended December 31, 2009 $7.00  $1.50 
         
Quarter Ended March 31, 2010 $1.65  $1.01 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 $1.94  $0.70 
Quarter Ended September 30, 2010 $1.01  $0.25 
Quarter Ended December 31, 2010 $1.05  $0.35 

The quotations from the OTCBB above reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not reflect actual transactions.
RECORD HOLDERS

As of SeptemberMarch 17, 2009, we had2011, there were approximately 130 record holders of record of our common stock.stock, excluding shareholders holding securities in “street name.” Based on securities position listings, we believe that there are approximately 40 beneficial holders of our common stock in “street name.”

DividendsDIVIDENDS

We have notnever paid nor declared, anycash dividends sinceon our inceptioncommon stock and do not intend to declare any such dividendshave no present intention of doing so in the foreseeable future. Our management anticipates thatRather, we intend to retain all future earnings to provide for the growth of our Company. Payment of cash dividends in the future, if any, will be retaineddepend, among other things, upon our future earnings, requirements for capital improvements and financial condition.

RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

In addition to fund our working capital needsthe sales of unregistered securities that we reported in Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K during fiscal year ended 2010, we made the expansionfollowing sales of unregistered securities during the quarter ended December 31, 2010:

In October 2010: (i) we issued 100,000 shares of our business.  The payingunregistered common stock to Donald Stoica in consideration of any dividends is inhis serving on the discretionboard of directors, and (ii) two warrant holders exercised certain warrants and received 1,476,923 shares of our Boardcommon stock by surrendering 1,500,000 of Directors.their available warrants to pay for the exercise, via the cashless exercise provision.
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In December 2010, in a private placement, we accepted subscriptions for 16,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share and received gross proceeds of $883 (net of offering costs totaling $7,117).

Item 6. Selected Financial DataExcept as noted above, sales of the securities identified above were made pursuant to privately negotiated transactions that did not involve a public offering of securities and, accordingly, we believe that these transactions were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof and rules promulgated thereunder. Based on representations from the above-referenced investors, we have determined that such investors were “accredited investors” (as defined by Rule 501 under the Securities Act) and were acquiring the shares for investment and not distribution, and that they could bear the risks of the investment and could hold the securities for an indefinite period of time. The investors received written disclosures that the securities had not been registered under the Securities Act and that any resale must be made pursuant to a registration or an available exemption from such registration. All of the foregoing securities are deemed restricted securities for purposes of the Securities Act.

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide this information.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

YouThe following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements of the Company and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report.  See “—Financial Statements.”

Readers are cautioned that the following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements and analysisshould be read in conjunction with our financial statements, including the notes thereto contained in“Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing at the beginning of this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report.Annual Report.

Overview

Standard Gold, Inc. (formerly known as Princeton Acquisitions, was formed for the purpose of evaluating and seeking merger candidate andInc.) was incorporated in the State of Colorado on July 10, 1985. On February 24, 1986, we entered into an Exchange Agreement with North Shore Holding Company, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“North Shore”) pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of North Shore in exchange for issuance of 229,950 shares of its common stock.  At the time of the transaction, North Shore was a privately held company which had been organized to engage in joint venture mining operations at a site in Idaho.   We determined that commencing mining operations were impractical and abandoned their efforts; remaining1985, as a development stage company with no active business operations.

On January 1, 1991, we were administratively dissolved by the Colorado Secretary of State as a result of failure to file required reports with the State of Colorado.  We remained inactive from January 1991 until September 24, 2004, when we were reinstated into good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State.  We remain in good standing as ofblind pool or blank check company. From the date of filing of this report.

On November 2, 2007 a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) and a Stock Purchase Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”) Mathis Family Partners, Ltd., Lazzeri Family Trust, EARNCO MPPP, Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan, La Mirage Trust, Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan and the Charitable Remainder Trust of Timothy J Brasel (collectively the “Investors”) purchased 431,336 shares, of our common stock for an aggregate of $318,000 from three ofincorporation until September 29, 2009, our shareholders, including our previously largest shareholder.  As a result of the purchase of our shares of common stock Investors owned approximately 73.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock which resulted in a change in control of us.
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On March 11, 2008, we entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) with the Investorsbusiness model was to borrow up to $250,000, evidenced by an unsecured Revolving Loan Note dated March 11, 2008.  In connection with and as a loan fee for the foregoing unsecured credit facility, Investors received a total of 1,125,000 unregistered shares of our common stock valued at $2,000.  As a result of the Revolving Credit agreement, the Investors own 91% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock as of June 30, 2009.

Currently, we are in the development stage and have not yet realized any revenues from our planned operations. Our business plan is to evaluate structure and complete a merger with, or acquisition of prospects consisting ofa private companies, partnershipscompany, partnership or sole proprietorships.

Although we have not entered intoproprietorship without any definitive agreement regarding a merger our management anticipates seeking out a target company through solicitation. Such solicitation may include newspaperparticular industry or magazine advertisements, mailings and other distributions to law firms, accounting firms, investment bankers, financial advisors and similar persons, the use of one or more World Wide Web sites and similar methods. No estimate can be made as to the number of persons who will be contacted or solicited. Our management may engage in such solicitation directly or may employ one or more other entities to conduct or assist in such solicitation.

We have no full time employees. Our officer has agreed to allocate a portion of his time to the activities of us, without compensation.

Results of Operations

For year ended June 30, 2009, compared the year ended June 30, 2008.

Revenue.  No operating revenues were generated during the year ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008.

Operating Expenses.  Total operating expenses were $31,518 and $32,872, respectively for the year ended June 30, 2009 and for the year ended June 30, 2008. Operating expenses consisted of professional, management and filing fees.

Other Income (Expense). Total other income (expenses) were $38,494 and ($2,786), respectively for year ended June 30, 2009 and for the year ended June 30, 2008. In October 2008, we received a $40,000 deposit in connection with a potential share exchange transaction with a third party.  The potential share transaction did not close due to contingencies not met by the third party; therefore the $40,000 deposit was forfeited by the third party to us.

For year ended June 30, 2008, compared the year ended June 30, 2007.

Revenue.  No operating revenues were generated during the year ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007.

Operating Expenses.  Total operating expenses were $32,872 and $15,370, respectively for the year ended June 30, 2008 and the year ended June 30, 2007.  Operating expenses consist of professional, management and filing fees.

Other Income (Expenses). Total other income (expense) were ($2,786) and $0, respectively for the year ended June 30, 2008 and the year ended June 30, 2007.  On March 11, 2008 the Company entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement with the Company’s major shareholders resulting in a loan fee expense of $2,000.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2009, we had $998 in cash and cash equivalents and a working capital deficit of $21,102.geographical location preference.

On MarchSeptember 11, 2008,2009, we entered into a Revolving Credit Agreementshare exchange agreement with majorHunter Bates Mining Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (“Hunter Bates”) and certain of its shareholders, in which its shareholders would exchange all of ourstheir capital securities into similar capital securities of ours. Hunter Bates was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc. (a Minnesota corporation and public reporting company quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “WITM”) (“Wits Basin”) to borrow upacquire the prior producing gold mine properties located in Central City, Colorado, known as the “Bates-Hunter Mine.” We consummated the share exchange with all of the Hunter Bates shareholders on September 29, 2009 (the “Share Exchange”).

Accordingly, the Share Exchange represented a change in control and Hunter Bates became a wholly owned subsidiary of ours. For accounting purposes, the Share Exchange has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Hunter Bates as the accounting acquirer (legal acquiree) and Standard Gold as the accounting acquiree (legal acquirer).  Upon effectiveness of the Share Exchange, we adopted the business model of Hunter Bates and as such have become a stand-alone minerals exploration and development company with a focus on gold projects.

Hunter Bates is an exploration and development stage Minnesota corporation formed in April 2008.  It was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wits Basin to $250,000, evidenced by an unsecured Revolving Loan Note.  All amounts borrowedacquire the Bates-Hunter Mine property pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 20, 2006. On June 12, 2008, Hunter Bates completed the Revolving Credit Agreement accrue interest at 7% per annumacquisition of the Bates-Hunter Mine, which included real property, mining claims, permits and equipment. The purchase was financed through a limited recourse promissory note of Hunter Bates payable to Mr. George Otten (on behalf of all of the Sellers) in the principal amount of Cdn$6,750,000 and accrued but unpaid interest is payable in full on demand. On October 15, 2008, the Company re-paid $30,600 plus accrued interestWits Basin issued 3,620,000 shares of $1,404. As of June 30, 2009, $19,500 was borrowed under this agreement with $888 of interest accrued.its common stock.
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We will incur fees
When Wits Basin acquired the rights to purchase the Bates-Hunter Mine in January 2005, it also acquired exploration rights of the Bates-Hunter Mine properties. Wits Basin utilized Gregory Gold as an oversight management company for the exploration activities conducted at the Bates-Hunter Mine since that time. On September 3, 2009, prior to the Share Exchange, Wits Basin contributed all of its equity interest in Gregory Gold to Hunter Bates, thereby making Gregory Gold a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunter Bates. Gregory Gold holds minimal assets related to operating the water treatment plant and expenses associated with maintaining compliance witharea maintenance used in the SEC.  Additionally, itexploration activities of the Bates-Hunter Mine.
The Bates-Hunter Mine property, which was a prior producing gold mine when operations ceased during the 1930’s, consists of land, buildings, equipment, mining claims and permits.  The Bates-Hunter Mine is likely we will incur expenses associated with our searchlocated about 35 miles west of Denver, Colorado and reviewis located within the city limits of possible acquisitions. If an acquisition or other significant corporate transaction is contemplated, then other fees and expenses could be incurred.Central City.

While future operating activities are expected to be fundedOn September 7, 2010, we entered into an option agreement with US American Exploration Inc., which specifies terms and conditions by the Revolving Credit Agreement our request for funds under the Revolving Credit Agreement are not guaranteed andwhich we may acquire an interest in the eventRex Gold Mine project (“Rex”) located in La Paz County, Arizona. In order for us to acquire an irrevocable ten percent (10%) joint venture interest, we paid an initial $100,000 non-refundable fee and must provide an additional $1,900,000 for expenditures that such future operating activitiesmust begin within five months and be completed within 23 months. To date, we have only provided an additional $20,000 towards exploration and are not funded pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement, additional sources of funding would be required to continue operations.  There is no assurance that we could raise working capital or if any capital would be available at all.in negotiations with US American.

Off-Balance Sheet ItemsAs of December 31, 2010, our only assets were the Bates-Hunter Mine property and minimal assets held in Gregory Gold and we do not claim to have any mineral reserves at the Bates-Hunter Mine. Furthermore, we possessed only a few pieces of equipment and employ insufficient numbers of personnel necessary to actually explore and/or mine for minerals; we therefore remain substantially dependent on third party contractors to perform such operations.

We previously hired two Canadian drilling companies who completed approximately 12,000 feet of surface drilling, which provided detailed data, which has been added to the existing 3-D map of the region. With the surface drilling program completed in August 2008, no further exploration activities will be conducted at the Bates-Hunter Mine until such time as we have no off-balance sheet items assufficient funds to complete a detailed analysis of June 30,the projects potential; only property and safekeeping processes are being maintained.

On March 15, 2011, we closed the Shea Transaction whereby we acquired substantially all of the assets of Shea Mining, which assets included the assignment to us of a lease (with a right to purchase), to operate an assay lab and toll milling facility, with permits and water rights, located in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. We also acquired the rights to four toll-milling contracts for mines and mineral projects located in Nevada, California and Colorado, along with the rights to certain mine dumps in Manhattan, Nevada.  In addition, we purchased from Shea Mining certain assets located in Tonopah, Nevada, consisting of land, mine tailings, and a milling facility.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskRevenues

AsWe had no revenues from operations for the years December 31, 2010 and 2009. Furthermore, we do not anticipate having any significant future revenues until an economic mineral deposit is discovered or unless we make further acquisitions or complete other mergers or joint ventures with business models that produce such results.
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Operating Expenses

General and administrative expenses were $2,463,291 for 2010 as compared to $133,640 for 2009. The significant increase in 2010 primarily represents our engaging of consultants, wages and salaries and deferred compensation expense. The increase in expenses includes approximately $1,102,000 of deferred compensation expense, $958,000 of consultant fees and $184,000 of salary expenses. We anticipate that our operating expenses will continue to increase over current levels as we continue to build the infrastructure of the Company in order to proceed with exploration development of the Bates-Hunter project and due diligence followed by potential acquisitions of other gold projects, such as the Rex project.

Exploration expenses relate to the cash expenditures being reported on the work-in-process for the Bates-Hunter project and our due diligence of other potential projects. Exploration expenses were $356,290 for 2010 as compared to $146,428 for 2009. Part of this increase is due to the $100,000 option expense for the Rex project. Other exploration expenses relate to the cash expenditures being reported for our maintenance work at the Bates-Hunter project (the last drilling accomplished at the Bates-Hunter was in August of 2008) and for due diligence on other gold projects. In 2009, the Company was only maintaining the Bates-Hunter project, while in 2010, we continued to maintain the property and continue to investigate other possible gold projects. Depending upon our success in obtaining dedicated funds and the timeframe for receipt of such funds, we anticipate the rate of spending for fiscal 2011 exploration expenses to be greater than 2010 expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $88,557 for 2010 as compared to $105,723 for 2009, which represents depreciation of fixed assets for the Bates-Hunter Mine itself and the equipment purchased for work that was being performed there. We anticipate that our depreciation expense will remain at or near current levels over the next fiscal year.

Other Income and Expenses

Interest Expense
Interest expense for 2010 was $652,696 compared to 2009, which was $504,067.  The 2010 amount relates to the interest due on our notes payable: (i) the Cdn$6,750,000 limited recourse promissory note for the Bates-Hunter Mine, which was interest-free until January 1, 2010, and from such date accrues interest at a “smaller reporting company”rate of 6% per annum, (ii) in April 2009, we entered into a 12% Convertible Debenture with Cabo Drilling (America) Inc., in the principal amount of $511,590, (iii) in August 2009, Hunter Bates issued a note payable in favor of Wits Basin (at which time held 100% of the equity interest in Hunter Bates) in the principal amount of $2,500,000 in consideration of various start-up and developments costs and expenses incurred by Wits Basin on its behalf while Hunter Bates and Gregory Gold were consolidated, wholly owned subsidiaries of Wits Basin, and (iv) eight short-term notes payable we entered into during 2010, for an aggregate of $211,000 in funds. The 2009 amount was the amortization of imputed interest discount on the Otten Note. We anticipate that interest expense will continue at this level for 2011.

Foreign Currency
With the consummation of the Bates-Hunter Mine acquisition in June 2008, we are recording direct non-cash foreign currency exchange gains and losses due to our dealings with the limited recourse promissory note, which is payable in Canadian Dollars. We recorded a loss of $329,732 for 2010 and a loss of $916,170 for 2009 due to fluctuations in the exchange rate between the US Dollar and the Canadian Dollar. We will continue to record gains or losses related to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations as defined by Item 10long as the Otten Note is outstanding.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity is a measure of Regulation S-K,an entity’s ability to secure enough cash to meet its contractual and operating needs as they arise. We have funded our operations and satisfied our capital requirements through private placements of our equities and advances from Wits Basin. We do not anticipate generating sufficient net positive cash flows from our operations to fund the next twelve months. We had a working capital deficit of $3,246,020 at December 31, 2010. Cash and cash equivalents were $154 at December 31, 2010, representing a decrease of $450,733 from the cash and cash equivalents of $450,887 at December 31, 2009.
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Subsequent to December 31, 2010, we entered into the Shea Transaction. Therefore, our basic operational expenses will continue to increase during 2011. In anticipation of entering into the Shea Transaction, we raised approximately $1,000,000 pursuant to private sales of short-term convertible debt. If we are not requiredable to provide this information.raise additional working capital, whether from affiliated entities or third parties, we may have to cease operations altogether.
For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had net cash used in operating activities of $684,935 and $260,385, respectively. During 2010, the significant increase over 2009 is due to our engagement of a number of consultants, both for marketing and for strategic planning, our due diligence on a number of other gold properties (including $100,000 spent on the Rex option) and wages and salaries. During 2009, we mainly performed maintenance activities only at the Bates-Hunter Mine site.

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had net cash provided by financing activities of $234,202 and $709,617, respectively. During 2010: (i) we issued 50,000 shares of our unregistered common stock through a private placement unit offering at $0.50 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and one five-year warrant to purchase a share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, resulting in net cash proceeds of $25,000, (ii) we issued 16,000 shares of our unregistered common stock through a private placement offering at $0.50 per share, resulting in net cash proceeds of $883  (iii) we entered into eight short-term notes payable and received an aggregate of $136,000 in funds, and (iv) Wits Basin provided us operating funds of $72,319 in 2010. During 2009: (i) immediately prior to the completion of the Share Exchange (on September 29, 2009) Hunter Bates completed a private placement offering of 1,000,000 Units, each Unit consisting of one share of Hunter Bates common stock and one warrant to purchase a share of Hunter Bates common stock at an exercise price of $1.00, at a per Unit price of $0.50 for a total value of $500,000, in which we received cash proceeds of $231,672 net of closing costs totaling $18,328 and a credited payment of $250,000 against the Wits Basin Note, (ii) Wits Basin provided us operating funds of $179,950 and (iii) we issued an aggregate 1,630,000 shares of our unregistered common stock through December 2009 in a unit private placement offering with Wits Basin at $0.50 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and one five-year warrant to purchase a share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $815,000.

The following table summarizes our debt as of December 31, 2010:

Outstanding
Amount
  
Interest
Rate
  
Unamortized
Discounts
  
Accrued
Interest
 
Maturity
Date
 
Type
$25,000   18% $  $1,664 October 17, 2010 Conventional (1)
$25,000   5% $  $394 November 30, 2010 Conventional
$50,000   5% $  $788 November 30, 2010 Conventional
$111,000(2)  12% $  $1,261 December 30, 2010 Conventional (1)
$484,923   12% $26,667  $109,992 April 27, 2012 Convertible (3)
$2,000,000(4)  6% $  $120,000 December 31, 2013 Conventional
$6,519,500(5)  6% $  $380,144 December 31, 2015 Conventional

(1)Promissory note was issued with a warrant.
(2)The Company received five loans during the fourth quarter of 2011 for an aggregate of $111,000 all from the same lender and all due December 30, 2010.
(3)Cabo Debenture convertible at $0.20 per share into shares of Wits Basin common stock.
(4)Hunter Bates issued a note payable in favor of Wits Basin, in the principal amount of $2,500,000 in consideration of various start-up and development costs and expenses incurred by Wits Basin on Hunter Bates’ behalf while it was a consolidated, wholly owned subsidiary of Wits Basin.
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(5)The limited recourse promissory note of Hunter Bates payable to Mr. Otten began accruing interest at a rate of 6% per annum on January 1, 2010, with quarterly interest only payments due beginning April 1, 2010.

Summary

Our existing sources of liquidity will not provide cash to fund operations and make the required payments on our debt service for the next twelve months.  Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent entirely on raising funds through the sale of equity or debt.  If we are unable to obtain the necessary capital, we may have to cease operations.

Foreign Exchange Exposure

Since our entrance into the minerals arena, most of our dealings have been with Canadian companies and the funds have required a mixture of US Dollar and Canadian denominations. Even though currently we may not record direct losses due to our dealings with market risk, as we reach points in time requiring payment obligations, we may have direct losses of actual cash expenditures and realize the associated reduction in the productivity of our assets. We do not enter into hedging schemes to offset potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

During the year ended December 31, 2010, we did not engage in any off balance sheet arrangements as defined in item 303(a)(4) of the SEC’s Regulation S-K.

ItemITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The Financial Statements of the Company, the accompanying notes and Supplementary Datathe report of independent registered public accounting firm are included as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-1, which follows the signature page.

Index to Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmF-1
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 and 2008F-3
Statements of Operations for the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and
    from July 10, 1985 (date of commencement of development stage) through June 30, 2009
F-4
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ (Deficit) from July 10, 1985 (date of commencement of development stage) through June 30, 2009F-5
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ending June 30, 2009, 2008 and
    from July 10, 1985 (date of commencement of development stage) through June 30, 2009
F-6
Notes to Financial StatementsF-7

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

On May 11,Effective October 15, 2009, following the date of the reverse merger transaction between Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. and Hunter Bates, the Company dismissed Ronald R. Chadwick, PC (the “Former Auditor”)Cordovano and Honeck LLP as the Company’sits independent registered public accounting firm. On that same date,The Company's Board of Directors participated in and approved the Company engaged Cordovano and Honeck, LLP (“the New Auditor”), asdecision to change its new independent registered public accounting firm for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. The Company’s decision to engage the New Auditor was approved by its Board of Directors.firm.

The report of Cordovano and Honeck on the Company's financial statements for the past fiscal year (i.e., the financial statements prepared by the Former Auditorof Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. for the fiscal yearsyear ended June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2008,2009) did not containinclude an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion norand was itnot qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principals.  However,principles, except as to Cordovano and Honeck’s independent auditor’s report dated September 10, 2009, furnished in connection with Princeton Acquisition’s annual report on Form 10-K for the report includedperiod ended June 30, 2009, which contained an opinion raising substantial doubt about Princeton Acquisition’s ability to continue as a going concern qualification.  We did not have anyconcern.

In connection with its audit for the most recent fiscal year and through September 10, 2009, there were no disagreements with the Former AuditorCordovano and Honeck on any matter of accounting principalsprinciples or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure.procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Cordovano and Honeck, would have caused it to make reference to the matter thereof in connection with its report.
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On October 15, 2009, the Company's Board of Directors retained and appointed Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann Kennedy & Pieper LLC (f/k/a Carver Moquist & O’Connor, LLC) (“MTK”) as our independent registered public accounting firm. MTK served as the independent registered public accounting firm for Hunter Bates prior to the Share Exchange.

NeitherDuring the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and any subsequent interim period prior to October 15, 2009, neither the Company nor anyone acting on ourits behalf consulted the New Auditor, on any matter relating towith MTK regarding either (a) the application of accounting principles to a specifiedspecific completed or contemplated transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on ourthe Company’s financial statements.statements, and neither a written report or oral advice was provided to the Company that MTK concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (b) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement or event identified in response to Item 304(a)(1)(iv)or 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K.

Item 9A. Controls and ProceduresITEM 9A(T).  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

PursuantWe maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to Rule 13a-15(b) underprovide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (“Exchangeas amended (the “Exchange Act”), we carried out an evaluation, underis 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 Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance the objectives of the control system are met.

Under the supervision of, and with the participation of, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer, (“CFO”), of the effectivenesswe have conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rulein Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act)Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effectiveAnnual Report on Form 10-K to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that the we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’sSecurities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2010, because of the identification of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described below. Notwithstanding the material weaknesses that existed as of December 31, 2010, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each concluded that the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We are currently taking steps to remediate such material weaknesses as described below.
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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(c)is a set of processes designed by, or under the supervision of, a company’s principal executive and (d) of the Exchange Act.  Our internal controls are designedprincipal financial officers, to provide reasonable assurance thatregarding the reportedreliability of financial information is presented fairly, financial disclosures are adequatereporting and that the judgments inherent in the preparation of financial statements are reasonable andfor external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (GAAP). GAAP and includes those policies and procedures that:

·Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of our assets;
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·Provide reasonable assurance our transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

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

Because of its inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to effectiveIt should be noted that any system of internal control, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance with respectthat the objectives of the system will be met. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the financial statement preparation and presentation. Further,risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, effectivenessor that the degree of internal control over financial reportingcompliance with the policies or procedures may vary over time. Managementdeteriorate.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted its evaluationan assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting based on the framework set forthcriteria established in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, weCommission (COSO), as of December 31, 2009.

As a result of our continued material weaknesses described below, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2010, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of June 30, 2009.based on the criteria in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by COSO.

 TheMaterial Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of annual report doesor interim financial statements will not include an attestation reportbe prevented or detected. In connection with the assessment, management identified the following control deficiencies, which were previously identified, that still represent material weaknesses at December 31, 2010:

·The Company, at times, enters into material transactions without timely obtaining the appropriate signed agreements, stock certificates and board approval prior to releasing cash funds called for by the transaction. There were no formal policy changes made in 2010 because no similar transactions were encountered during 2009. Management believes the approval process currently in place is sufficient to alleviate any misappropriation of funds and will change procedures if and when circumstances indicate they are needed.
·Management did not design and maintain effective control relating to the quarter end closing and financial reporting process due to lack of evidence of review surrounding various account reconciliations and properly evidenced journal entries.  Due to the Company’s limited resources, the Company has insufficient personnel resources and technical accounting and reporting expertise to properly address all of the accounting matters inherent in the Company’s global financial transactions.  Additionally, the Company does not have a formal audit committee with a financial expert, and thus the Company lacks the board oversight role within the financial reporting process. Management continues to search for additional board members that are independent and can add financial expertise, in an effort to remediate part of this material weakness.
·The Company’s small size and “one-person” office prohibits the segregation of duties and the timely review of financial data and banking information.  The Company has very limited review procedures in place.  This material weakness was not corrected during 2010.  Management plans to establish a more formal review process by the board members in an effort to reduce the risk of fraud and financial misstatements.
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We are in the process of establishing certain steps in response to the company’s registered public accounting firm regardingidentification of these material weaknesses that should result in certain changes in our internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report wasreporting, but due to the Company’s limited funds and inability to add certain staff personnel, the changes may be limited and may also not subject to attestation bybe completely effective. There were no additional material weaknesses noted during the company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have beenDuring the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2010, there was no changeschange in our internal control over financial reporting during(as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the latest fiscal quarterExchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ItemITEM 9B.  Other InformationOTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Directors and Executive Officers

The following setsSet forth certain information regarding eachbelow are the names of ourall directors and executive officer:officers of the Company, their respective ages and all positions and offices with the Company held by each person as of March 18, 2011:

NameAgePositionDirector or Officer SincePositions with the Company
Timothy Brasel51President,
Alfred A. Rapetti 64Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mark D. Dacko 59Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Dr. Clyde L. Smith 74Director
March 2008Manfred E. Birnbaum 77Director
Sharon L. Ullman 64Director

All officers hold theirAlfred A. Rapetti was appointed to our board of directors on September 14, 2010 and was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer on January 21, 2011. Mr. Rapetti has over 40 years of experience in investment banking, merchant banking, venture capital and serial entrepreneurship. From 2007 through 2010, Mr. Rapetti was an independent consultant. From 2005 through 2006, Mr. Rapetti was the executive vice-chairman and owner of Avantair, Inc. From 1995 through 2004, Mr. Rapetti was with Stamford Capital Group, Inc., acquiring over $6 billion of companies over a nine year period involving some 225 transactions including Great Dane Holdings, Falcon Building Products, Sithe Energies and Clark-Sweibel. Individually as an entrepreneur, Mr. Rapetti created/owned a major leasing company in addition to starting/running the largest nuclear safety firm in the world servicing 14 U.S. nuclear utilities and four foreign governments. Mr. Rapetti has a B.S. in nuclear engineering and marine engineering from SUNY Maritime College and M.S. in nuclear engineering from New York University

Mark D. Dacko has served as our Chief Financial Officer since our inception in April 2008. Mr. Dacko served as a director from April 2008 until September 29, 2009. Mr. Dacko also serves as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Wits Basin, since March 2003. Mr. Dacko also served as Wits Basin’s Controller from February 2001 to March 2003 and as a board member from June 2003 until April 2008.

Dr. Clyde L. Smith was appointed to our board of directors on October 13, 2009. Dr. Smith also serves as a director of Wits Basin, since June 2009, and as its President since September 15, 2006. Since 1970, Dr. Smith has been sole owner and operator of CL Smith Consultants, an independent geological consulting firm. Dr. Smith holds a B.A. from Carleton College, a M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Idaho. Dr. Smith is a registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.  Dr. Smith has founded or co-founded five exploration companies and is responsible for the discovery of four deposits: the Jason lead-zinc-silver deposit, Yukon Territory, Canada; the Santa Fe gold deposit, Nevada; the North Lake gold deposit, Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Solidaridad gold-silver-copper deposit, Mexico.

Manfred E. Birnbaum was appointed to our board of directors on September 14, 2010. Mr. Birnbaum has been an independent management consultant in the energy and power industries from 1994 through 2010. From 1982 to 1985, Mr. Birnbaum was chief executive officer of English Electric Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Electric Company of England. From 1958 through 1982, Mr. Birnbaum held various senior management positions at the willWestinghouse Electric Corporation. Since June 2007, Mr. Birnbaum has served as a director for ZBB Energy Corporation, serving on their audit, compensation, nominating and operating committees. Mr. Birnbaum earned a B.A. in mechanical engineering from Polytechnic Institute of the BoardCity University of Directors.  AllNew York in 1957 and a Masters Degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Sharon L. Ullman was appointed to our board of directors hold their positionson March 18, 2011, in connection with the Shea Transaction. Since June, 2010, Ms. Ullman has served as Managing Member of Afignis, LLC, a company engaged in the development of mining, natural resource and agricultural opportunities in emerging markets. Afignis holds approximately 43% of our outstanding common stock.  Ms. Ullman has also served as the founder and CEO of S.L. Ullman & Associates, Inc., a private consulting firm active in philanthropic activities and government relations, since 2007.  Additionally, since 2007, Ms. Ullman has served as Executive Vice President of Development for one year or until their successors are electedProject First Source, a green-tech remediation technology and qualified.biomass company providing environmentally neutral solutions currently focused in the Rift Valley and Great Lakes Region of East Africa.  She attended CCNY/Baruch college.

The followingThere is a summary of ourno family relationship between any director and executive officer business experience.of the Company.

Timothy Brasel – President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director, As of June 30, 2009, Mr. Brasel became the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial of Princeton Acquisitions, of which he has been a Director since March 2008. On June 30, 2009, Mr. Brasel became the President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Birch Branch, Inc., a public shell company. From 1987 to present, Mr. Brasel has been President and a Director of Bleu Ridge Consultants, Inc. Mr. Brasel currently devotes the majority of his time to managing his various business investments.  From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Brasel was a Director in Mountain States Lending, Inc.  Over five years ago, Mr. Brasel served as a director of six publicly held shells. These companies are ILMI Corporation, Studio Capital Corp., Calneva Capital Corp., Zirconium Capital Corp., Hightop Capital Corp., and Royal Belle Capital Corp. From December 1996 until September 1998, he served as President and Director of Cypress Capital, Inc., which completed an acquisition of Terra Telecommunications, Inc. during September 1998. From September 1995 until January 1999, he served as President and a Director of High Hopes, Inc., which completed an acquisition of certain technology from Sanga e-Health LLC during January 1999. From May 1995 until August 1997, Mr. Brasel served as President and a director of Universal Capital Corp., which completed an acquisition of Remarc International Inc. during August 1997. From February 1996 until February 1997, Mr. Brasel served as President and a director of Capital 2000, Inc. which completed an acquisition of United Shields Corporation in February 1997. From July 1996 until December 1997, Mr. Brasel served as President and a director of Mahogany Capital, Inc., which completed an acquisition of Pontotoc Production Company, Inc. during December 1997. From July 1996 until May 1998, Mr. Brasel served as President and a director of Walnut Capital, Inc., which completed a merger with Links Ltd. during May 1998. From March 1990 until September 1994, Mr. Brasel served as President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Director of Prentice Capital, Inc., a publicly held blank-check company which completed an acquisition of Universal Footcare, Inc. From March 1990 until August 1993, Mr. Brasel was President, Secretary and a director of Brasel Ventures, Inc., a publicly held blank-check company, which completed an acquisition of American Pharmaceutical Company. Mr. Brasel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa.CODE OF ETHICS

SectionWe have not yet adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and persons performing similar functions, and Standard Gold also did not have a Code of Ethics in place at the time of the Share Exchange. The current board of directors anticipates putting a Code of Ethics into effect during the fiscal year 2011.

SECTION 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting ComplianceBENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our director, officer and holders of more than ten percent10% of our common stock to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of our common stock and other equity securities. We believe that during and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009,Based solely upon our officer, director and greater than ten percent beneficial owners complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.review of such filings, we are not aware of any failures by such persons to make any such filings on a timely basis.

Code of EthicsAUDIT COMMITTEE, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND FINANCIAL EXPERT

We do not currently have a separately designated nominating committee or audit committee of the Board of Directors. Consequently, we do not adopted a Codehave charters for any of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions.  Given the nature of our business, our limited stockholder base and current composition of management, the board of directors does not believe that we require a code of ethics at this time.  The board of directors takes the position that management of a target business will adopt a code of ethics that will be suitable for its operations after we consummate a business combination.
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Nominating Committee

We have not adopted any procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to our board of directors.

Audit Committeethose committees.

The Company does not have a formal audit committee with a financial expert; therefore our Board of Directors as a group acts in the capacity as the audit committee. There were no audit committee meetings held during 2010. Financial information relating to quarterly reports was disseminated to all board members for review. The audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were provided to each member of directorsthe board in which any concerns by the members were directed to management and the auditors.
The Company has not established an audita compensation committee nor adopted an auditor another board committee charter, rather,performing a similar function; therefore our Board of Directors as a group acts in the entire board of directors servescapacity as the functions of an auditcompensation committee.  Given the nature of our business, our limited stockholder base and current composition of management, the board of directors does not believe that we require an audit committee at this time.  The board of directors takes the position that management of a target business will establish an audit committee and adopt an audit committee charter that will be suitable for its operations after we consummate a business combination.

ItemITEM 11.  Executive CompensationEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and AnalysisSUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

OurThe following table summarizes the compensation of each name executive for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 awarded to or earned by (i) each individual serving as our principal executive officer and director doprincipal financial officer of the Company and (ii) each individual that served as an executive officer of the Company at the end of such fiscal years who received compensation in excess of $100,000.
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Annual Compensation
       
         Option  All Other    
Name and Principal Position
Year
 
Salary
  
Bonus
  
Awards (1)
  
Compensation
  
Total ($)
 
                 
Chief Executive Officer (2)
                
Stephen D. King2010 $  $  $712,000  $  $712,000 
 2009 $  $  $  $  $ 
                      
President                     
Stephen E. Flechner2010 $90,000(3) $  $712,000  $30,000(4) $832,000 
 2009 $  $  $  $  $ 
                      
Chief Financial Officer                     
Mark D. Dacko2010 $60,000(5) $  $  $  $60,000 
 2009 $  $  $  $  $ 

(1)The amounts shown are the aggregate grant date fair values of these awards computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance now codified as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) FASB ASC Topic 718, “Stock Compensation” (formerly under FASB Statement No. 123(R)).
(2)Stephen D. King served as a director until March 15, 2011 and served as our Chief Executive Officer until January 21, 2011. Mr. King serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Wits Basin and is compensated by Wits Basin for his services to Wits Basin in such capacity and has an employment agreement with Wits Basin.
(3)Pursuant to the employment agreement with Mr. Flechner, effective April 1, 2010, he is to receive $10,000 per month, of which, he only received $30,000; the balance has been accrued and is expected to be paid upon the Company securing sufficient funds.
(4)During the months of January 2010 through March 2010, Mr. Flechner provided services to the Company on an outside consulting basis, and in consideration was paid an aggregate of $30,000 in the form of consulting fees.
(5)Mr. Dacko is to receive $5,000 per month, he did not receive any cash payments during 2010; the balance has been accrued and is expected to be paid upon the Company securing sufficient funds. Mr. Dacko serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Wits Basin and is also compensated by Wits Basin for his services to Wits Basin in such capacity and has an employment agreement with Wits Basin.

Standard Gold has a verbal agreement with Wits Basin, whereby Wits Basin provides certain general and administrative services. A portion of these costs are allocated to Standard Gold and then reimbursed to Wits Basin.  Total charges to operations amounted to $80,290 and $54,151 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

On April 1, 2010, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Flechner, to serve as our President. The term of the agreement is for a period of one year, with automatic one-year renewals, subject to either party’s right to terminate upon 30-day written notice. Mr. Flechner is entitled to a base salary of $10,000 per month, and is eligible for an annual bonus at the discretion of the Company’s compensation committee (or the Company’s board in the absence of a compensation committee). In the event Mr. Flechner is terminated by the Company for any reason other than death or for “Cause” (as defined in the agreement), he will be entitled to receive anyhis accrued and unpaid compensation for services rendered,to the time of the termination plus a severance payment of $60,000. The agreement includes standard confidentiality provisions, as well as a one-year non-solicitation provision and a one-year non-competition provision.
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Pursuant to the agreement, the Company and Mr. Flechner also entered into a stock option agreement, whereby the Company issued Mr. Flechner a ten-year option to purchase 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.90 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock on April 1, 2010. The option is subject to the terms of the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and vests in three equal annual installments, with the first tranche vesting on April 1, 2010. The vesting of the remaining two installments would accelerate upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, which occurred on March 15, 2011 pursuant to the Shea Transaction.

Except as reported above, we have not received such compensation in the past, and are not accruingentered into any compensation pursuant toseverance or change of control provisions with any agreement with our Company.  Our officer and director are reimbursed for expenses incurred on our behalf.  Our officer and director will not receive any finder’s fee as a result of their efforts to implement the business plan outlined herein.  However, our officer and director anticipate receiving benefits as a beneficial shareholder of our common stock.executive officers.

We have not adopted any retirement, pension, profit sharing, stock option or insurance programs or other similar programs for the benefit of our employees.OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS TABLE

Employment Contracts

There are no employment contracts between us and our officer and director.

Post-Employment Compensation, Pension Benefits, Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

ThereNo options were no post-employment compensation, pension or nonqualified deferred compensation benefits earnedexercised by our named executive officerofficers during the year ended June 30, 2009.December 31, 2010.  The following table sets forth information of outstanding option awards held by named executive officers as of December 31, 2010.

Director Compensation
Name
 
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
  
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable
  
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards;
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned Options
  
Option
Exercise
Price
 
Option
Expiration
Date
Stephen King (1)
  266,667   533,333(2)    $0.90 04/01/20
Stephen Flechner  266,667   533,333(2)    $0.90 04/01/20

Our director has received
(1)All options have been transferred into the name of Mr. King’s spouse. Mr. King served as a director until March 15, 2011 and served as our Chief Executive Officer until January 21, 2011.
(2)Options vest in portions of 266,667 and 266,666 annually commencing on April 1, 2011.

With the completion of the Shea Transaction on March 15, 2011, all of the above unexercisable options became fully vested in each named executive.

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

Members of our board who are also employees of ours receive no compensation duringfor their services as directors. Non-employee directors are reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses incurred in connection with their duties as directors. In addition, we issue options to our directors as determined from time to time by the year ended June 30, 2009.Board.

In consideration of Messrs. Rapetti and Birnbaum serving on the board, effective September 14, 2010, we issued to each 100,000 shares of our common stock (with a fair value of $51,000) and granted each a ten-year stock option to purchase up to 400,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.59 per share, the average of the prior 30 trading days closing sale prices of our common stock.  The options vest in equal annual installments of 200,000 shares each over two years, with the first installments vesting September 14, 2011.
Donald Stoica was appointed to our board of directors on October 13, 2009 and served until March 15, 2011. On October 18, 2010, in consideration of Mr. Stoica’s serving on the board, we issued Mr. Stoica 100,000 shares of our common stock (with a fair value of $65,000) and awarded a ten-year option to purchase up to 400,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share, the average of the prior 30 trading days closing sale prices of our common stock. The options vest in equal annual installments of 200,000 shares each over two years, with the first installments vesting October 18, 2011.

The following table sets forth the compensation earned by each of our non-employee directors for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:
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Name
 
Year
 
Option Awards (1)
  
Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
  
All Other
Compensation
  
Total
 
Alfred A. Rapetti 2010 $236,000  $  $51,000(2) $287,000 
  2009 $  $  $  $ 
                   
Manfred E. Birnbaum 2010 $236,000  $  $51,000(2) $287,000 
  2009 $  $  $  $ 
                   
Donald Stoica 2010 $284,000  $  $65,000(3) $349,000 
  2009 $  $  $  $ 

(1)Amount reflects the aggregate grant date fair value for stock option awards granted during the applicable year computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The Company calculates fair value in accordance with the assumptions identified in Note 9 to our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
(2)Amount reflects the fair value of 100,000 shares of common stock issued on September 14, 2010.
(3)Amount reflects the fair value of 100,000 shares of common stock issued on October 18, 2010.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

Security OwnershipThe following information sets forth the number and percentage of Certain Beneficial Ownersshares of the Company’s common stock owned beneficially, as of March 17, 2011, by any person, who is known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of five percent or more of the Company’s common stock, and, Managementin addition, by each director and each executive officer of the Company, and by all directors and executive officers as a group.

Information as to beneficial ownership is based upon statements furnished to the Company by such persons.

Name and Address Amount of Beneficial Ownership (1)  Percentage of Class 
       
Alfred A. Rapetti  24,300,000(2)  53.5 
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900
        
Minneapolis, MN  55402        
Stephen E. Flechner  1,550,000(3)  3.7 
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900
        
Minneapolis, MN  55402        
Dr. Clyde Smith  750,000(3)  1.8 
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900
        
Minneapolis, MN  55402        
Manfred E. Birnbaum  700,000(4)  1.7 
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900
        
Minneapolis, MN  55402        
Mark D. Dacko  500,000(3)  1.2 
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900
        
Minneapolis, MN  55402        
         
All directors and officers as a group (5 persons)  27,800,000   57.0 
         
Afignis, LLC (5)  17,500,000(6)  43.2 
c/o CBIZ, 1065 Avenue        
of Americas, 11th Floor
        
New York, NY  10018        
         
Leslie Lucas Partners, LLC (7)  17,500,000(8)  43.2 
c/o James Lisa, Esq.        
618 Newark Avenue, Suite 220        
Jersey City NJ 07306        
         
Irwin Gross  5,748,586(9)  12.7 
800 S. Ocean Blvd., Apt L1        
Boca Raton, FL 33432        
         
Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc.  3,430,000(10)  8.1 
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900
        
Minneapolis, MN  55402        
         
Deborah King  3,500,000(3)  8.0 
450 Glenmont Court        
Dunwoody, GA  30350        
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(1)Except as otherwise indicated, each person possesses sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown as beneficially owned.
(2)Includes 4,900,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are currently exercisable. Pursuant to the Shea Transaction, Alfred A. Rapetti, the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Gold (i) has been personally given the right to vote the 17,500,000 common stock shares held by Leslie Lucas Partners, LLC (a former member of Shea Mining), until such time as the shares are sold in the public markets in accordance with all applicable Federal and state securities laws; (ii) has been given the right (in his role as CEO of Standard Gold) to vote the 1,800,000 common stock shares held by Wits Basin until March 15, 2012.
(3)Represents shares issuable upon the exercise of options that are currently exercisable.
(4)Includes 600,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of options that are currently exercisable.
(5)Sharon L. Ullman, a member of our Board of Directors, effective March 18, 2011, is the Managing Member of Afignis, LLC.
(6)Received shares pursuant to the Shea Transaction. See “Our Business — The Shea Transaction and Toll Milling.”
(7)Pursuant to the Shea Transaction, Alfred A. Rapetti, the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Gold, has been personally given the right to vote the 17,500,000 common stock shares held by Leslie Lucas Partners, LLC, until such time as the shares are sold in the public markets in accordance with all applicable Federal and state securities laws.
(8)Received shares pursuant to the Shea Transaction. See “Our Business — The Shea Transaction and Toll Milling.”
(9)Represents (i) 180,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 180,000 shares of common stock held by Irwin Gross IRA, of which Mr. Gross is the trustee, (ii) 160,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 101,500 shares of common stock held by 1995 Gross Family Charitable Remainder Unit Trust, of which Mr. Gross is the trustee, (iii) 131,900 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 160,000 shares of common stock held by Premier Partners Investments, LLLP, of which Mr. Gross is the managing partner, and (iv) warrants to purchase 341,878 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 and a warrant to purchase 4,000,000 shares of common stock (with a limitation that the holder may not exercise all or any portion of the warrant, such that any exercise would cause the holder and its affiliates to be a beneficial owner by exceeding 9.99%) with an exercise price of $0.60 per share held by Mr. Gross.
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(10)Includes 1,800,000 shares of common stock of which their voting rights are held by the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Gold until March 15, 2012 and also warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,630,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share.

EQUITY COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the ownership of our Common Stockregarding equity compensation plan information as of the September 17, 2009, by (i) each person who is known by us to own of record or beneficially more than 5% of our Common Stock, (ii) each of our directors and officers. Unless otherwise indicated, the stockholders listed in the table have sole voting and investment powers with respect to the shares of Common Stock.December 31, 2010:


        Number of securities 
        remaining available for 
        future issuance under 
        equity compensation 
  Number of securities to  Weighted-average  plans (excluding 
  be issued upon exercise  exercise price of  securities reflected in 
Plan category
 
of outstanding options
  
outstanding options
  
column (a))
 
  
(a)
     
(b)
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders         
             
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders  3,000,000  $0.79   200,000 
Total  3,000,000  $0.79   200,000 

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Name and Address
 
 
 
Number of Shares
 
 
Percent Ownership Common (1)
 
Brasel Charitable Remainder Trust (2)
5770 South Beech Court
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
 160,831 9.4% 
      
Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan (2)
5770 South Beech Court
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
 167,057 9.8% 
      
LaMirage Trust (2)
5770 South Beech Court
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
 188,059 11.0% 
      
All officer and director as a group  (1 person) 515,947 30.2% 
      
Lazzeri Family Trust (3)
2560 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80123
 260,511 15.2% 
      
Lazzeri Equity Partner 401-K Plan (3)
2560 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80123
 260,511 15.2% 
      
Mathis Family Partners, LTD (4)
2560 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80123
 260,511 15.2% 
      
EARNCO M.P.P.P (4)
2560 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80123
 260,511 15.2% 
      

(1)Percentages are rounded to the nearest one-tenth of one percent.  Percentages are based on 1,710,649 shares of common stock outstanding.

(2)Timothy Brasel, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Princeton Acquisitions, Inc., is also the Trustee of Brasel Charitable Remainder Trust, Trustee of Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan and LaMirage Trust

(3)Robert Lazzeri, is also the Trustee of Lazzeri Family Trust and the Trustee of Lazzeri Equity Partner 401-K Plan

(4)Earnest Mathis, Jr., is the General Partner of Mathis Family Partners LTD., and the Trustee of EARNCO M.P.P.P

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS, RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Related Party TransactionsThe following describes certain relationships and related transactions that we have with persons deemed to be affiliates of ours. We believe that each of the transactions described below were on terms at least as favorable to our Company as we would have expected to negotiate with unaffiliated third parties.

DuringWits Basin Precious Minerals Inc.

In August 2009, we issued a note payable in favor of Wits Basin, which then held 100% of the period ended September 30, 2007, a related party paid $5,460equity interest in Hunter Bates, in the principal amount of $2,500,000 (the “Wits Basin Note”) in consideration of various start-up and developments costs and expenses incurred by us,Wits Basin on our behalf while we were a consolidated, wholly owned subsidiary of Wits Basin. The Wits Basin Note is due on December 31, 2013, and has agreed not to be reimbursedcalls for quarterly payments of $150,000. Interest accrues at a rate of 6% compounded per annum. In the paymentsevent we generate net revenues in excess of $2,000,000 during any fiscal year or complete one or more financings in the aggregate amount of $10,000,000, our payment obligations under the Wits Basin Note will, at the option of Wits Basin, accelerate and consider the payments as capital donated to us.  We have recorded these payments as additional paid-in capital.become due and payable.

On November 2, 2007,In September 2009, we satisfied an aggregate of $500,000 under the Wits Basin Note through (i) the issuance of 500,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 500,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.00, valued at $250,000, to Mr. Irwin Gross, a related party of us forgave an interest free loan in the amount of $91,200 made to us.  We have recorded the forgiveness as additional paid-in capital.

We have no properties and at this time have no agreements to acquire any properties.  Since November 2007, we utilize the offices of a majorbeneficial shareholder of ours locatedwho was also a creditor of Wits Basin, in satisfaction of certain of Wits Basins’ obligation to Mr. Gross and (ii) the payment to Wits Basin of $250,000 to enable Wits Basin to purchase shares of Princeton common stock from certain of its shareholders at 2560 W. Main Street, Suite 200, Littleton, Colorado 80120.  We pay $1,500 per month for reimbursementor around the time of out-of-pocket expenses such as telephone, postage, supplies and administrative support to a company controlled by a major shareholderclosing of ours.  We paid $18,000 for these expenses for the year ended June 30, 2009.Share Exchange. As of the date of this Annual Report, the outstanding obligation under the Wits Basin Note is $2,000,000.
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Conflicts
Hunter Bates has guaranteed the obligations of InterestWits Basin to China Gold, LLC under a 10% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated on or around February 13, 2008 (with an original principal amount of $1,020,000) and a 10% Senior Secured Promissory Note dated on or around July 10, 2008 (with an original principal amount of $110,000) (collectively, the “China Gold Notes”). The China Gold Notes were amended and restated on December 17, 2009, whereby they became payable on demand at any time on or after February 15, 2010. The China Gold Notes accrue interest at the rate of 10% per year. As of December 31, 2010, the China Gold Notes have outstanding principal amounts of $117,391 and $110,000. Wits Basin secured its obligations under the China Gold Notes with the majority of its assets, including its equity interest in 18,500,000 shares of our Company that it holds. Pursuant to the terms of that certain Seconded Amended and Restated Security Agreement dated as of December 17, 2009 with China Gold, all of Hunter Bates assets are pledged as security for Wits Basin’s obligations under the China Gold Notes.

Our managementHunter Bates has adopted certain policies involving possible conflictsguaranteed the obligations of interest, including prohibiting any of the following transactions involving management, promoters, shareholders or their affiliates: (i) Any lending by usWits Basin to such persons; (ii) The issuance of any additional securitiesKenglo One, Ltd. (“Kenglo”) under a Loan Agreement dated December 14, 2009 (the “Loan Agreement”), pursuant to such persons prior towhich, among other things, Wits Basin issued a business combination except for fair and adequate payment; (iii) The entering into any business combination or acquisition of assets in which such persons have any interest, direct or indirect; or (iv) The payment of any finder's fees to such persons. These policies have been adopted by our Board of Directors, and any changes in these provisions require the approval of the Board of Directors. Our management does not intend to propose any such action and does not anticipate that any such action will occur. There are no binding guidelines or procedures for resolving potential conflicts of interest. Failure by our management to resolve conflicts of interestSecured Promissory Note dated December 14, 2009 in favor of us could resultKenglo in liabilitya principal amount of US$5,000,000 (the “Kenglo Note”). The Kenglo Note has a maturity date of February 14, 2011. As of December 31, 2010, the Kenglo Note has an outstanding balance of $5,000,000.  Wits Basin secured its obligations under the Kenglo Note with the majority of its assets, on a pari passu basis with its security interest granted to China Gold, including its equity interest in 18,500,000 shares of our managementCompany that it holds. Pursuant to us. However, any attempt by shareholdersthe terms of the Security Agreement with Kenglo dated as of December 14, 2009, all of Hunter Bates assets are pledged as security for Wits Basin’s obligations under the Kenglo Note.

Hunter Bates has guaranteed Wits Basin’s obligations under a 12% Convertible Debenture issued in favor of Cabo Drilling (America) Inc., a Washington corporation formerly known as Advanced Drilling, Inc. (“Cabo”), dated April 27, 2009, in the principal amount of $511,590 (the “Debenture”). The Debenture has a maturity date of April 27, 2012.  Additionally, Hunter Bates entered into that certain Deed of Trust to enforce a liabilityPublic Trustee, Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Production and Proceeds, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing (the “Cabo Deed of Trust”) to provide additional security for the obligations under the Debenture.

During the fourth quarter of 2009, we issued 1,630,000 shares of our managementunregistered common stock through a private placement offering with Wits Basin. The private placement offering was a unit transaction at $0.50 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and one five-year warrant to us would most likely be prohibitively expensive and time consuming.purchase a share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $815,000.

Director IndependenceWits Basin provides certain general and administrative services (primarily management salaries and rent) for the Company. A portion of these costs are allocated to Standard Gold and then reimbursed to Wits Basin.  Total charges to operations amounted to $80,290 and $54,151 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

We have not establishedPursuant to the Exchange Agreement, on March 15, 2011, Wits Basin exchanged 19,713,544 shares of our own definitioncommon stock held by it for 10 million shares of our Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $10 million, payable only upon certain liquidity events or upon achievement of a market value of our equity equaling $200 million or more. Additional details regarding the Series A Preferred Stock can be found in our Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, which were filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on March 15, 2011, and are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.  Wits Basin retained 1,800,000 shares of our common stock, which shares are subject to a voting proxy, effective until March 15, 2012, held by our Chief Executive Officer, Alfred A. Rapetti.  Additionally, we obtained the right to transfer our entire interest and related debt of the Bates-Hunter Mine, at any time prior to June 13, 2011, to Wits Basin in exchange for the cancellation of a promissory note issued by Hunter Bates payable in favor of Wits Basin in the approximate amount of $2.5 million.
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DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

In determining whether the members of our director and nominees for directorsBoard are “independent” norindependent, we have we adopted any other standard of independence employed by any national securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system.

Our current management cannot predict whether incoming management of a target business uponelected to use the consummation of a business combination, if such transaction occurs, will adopt a definition of “independence” or establish any committeesset forth by Section 121 of the Listing Standards for the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”), although we are not currently listed on AMEX, whereby a majority of the members of a listed company’s board suchof directors must qualify as an audit committee, a compensation committee“independent” as determined by the board. Consistent with these considerations, and after review of all relevant transactions or nominating committee.relationships between each director, or any of his family members, and Standard Gold, Inc., its senior management, the Board has determined that Manfred E. Birnbaum is currently independent within the meaning of the applicable listing standard of AMEX.

ItemITEM 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and ServicesPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Audit FeesOur Board of Directors ratified the engagement of Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann Kennedy & Pieper LLC (formerly known as Carver Moquist & O’Connor, LLC) (“MTK”) to audit our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 and again ratified the engagement of MTK to audit our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.

We paid Ronald R. Chadwick, P.C., a total of $4,500 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2008AUDIT FEES:
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by MTK for the audit of ourthe Company's annual financial statements the reviewsand review of financial statements included in our Forms 10-KSBthe Company's Form 10-K and 10-Q for 2010 and for any other2009, and services that are normally provided by our independent auditorsthe accountant in connection with our statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.engagements was $44,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and $40,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.

We paid Ronald R. Chadwick, P.C., a total of $6,250 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 for professional services rendered for the reviews of financial statements included in our Form 10-Q for September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2008.

We paid Cordovano and Honeck LLP, a total of $1,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 for professional services rendered for the reviews of our financial statements included in our Form 10-Q for March 31, 2009.
Audit Related Fees

AUDIT RELATED FEES:
There were no fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of ourthe Company's financial statements outside of those fees disclosed above under “Audit Fees” for fiscal years 2009 and 2008.statements.

Tax FeesTAX FEES:

ForThere were no fees billed in each of the Company’slast two fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we were not billedyears for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning, as these servicesplanning.

ALL OTHER FEES:
There were provided as partno other fees billed in each of the administrative support reimbursementlast two fiscal years for products and services provided by a company controlled by one of our stockholders.
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All Other Feesthe principal accountant, other than the services reported above.

None.POLICY ON AUDIT COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND PERMISSIBLE NON-AUDIT SERVICES OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Process

WeAt present, we do not have not established an audit committee, nor adopted an audit committee charter.  Rather, it is the responsibilitybut rather our entire Board of the entire board of directors to serveDirectors performs the functions of the audit committee.  Our Board approves each engagement for audit or non-audit services before we engage our independent auditor to provide those services. The Board has not established any pre-approval policies or procedures that would allow our management to engage our independent auditor to provide any specified services with only an obligation to notify the audit committee and to pre-approve all audit and permitted non-auditof the engagement for those services. None of the services to be performedprovided by theour independent auditors such approval to take placefor fiscal 2010 was obtained in advance of such services when required by law, regulation or rule, subject toreliance on the de minimis exceptions for non-audit services described in Section 10A(i)(1)(B)waiver of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are approved by the board prior to the completion of the audit.
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PART IVpre-approval requirement afforded in SEC regulations.

ItemITEM 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement SchedulesEXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)The following documentsexhibits are filed as part of this annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K:

1)  Financial Statements:

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
Balance Sheets at June 30, 2009 and 2008
Statements of Operations for years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and from July 10, 1985 (date of commencement of development stage) through June 30, 2009
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ (Deficit) from July 10, 1985 (date of commencement of development stage) through June 30, 2009
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and from July 10, 1985 (date of commencement of development stage) through June 30, 2009
Notes to Financial Statements

2)  Financial Statement Schedule:

We10-K, or are not filing separately financial statement schedules because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is included in the financial statements or the related notes.

3)  Exhibits:

The documents set forth below are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference to the location indicated.reference.


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Exhibit No. Description
3.12.1 ArticlesShare Exchange Agreement dated September 11, 2009 by and among Princeton Acquisitions, Inc., Hunter Bates Mining Corporation and the shareholders of Incorporation, incorporatedHunter Bates Mining Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.012.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with Form 10-SB12G filed June 8, 2007on October 5, 2009).
3.1**Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, effective March 15, 2011.
3.2 Amended and Restated By-laws, incorporatedBy-Laws effective January 12, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 13, 2010).
4.1Limited Recourse Promissory Note of Hunter Bates Mining Corp issued in favor of George E. Otten (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2009).
4.2Deed of Trust and Security Agreement of Hunter Bates Mining Corp issued in favor of Gilpin County Public Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
4.3Security Agreement dated February 11, 2008 by and among Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc., Gregory Gold Producers Inc. and China Gold, LLC (as successor in interest to Platinum Long Term Growth V, LLC) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
4.4Joinder of Hunter Bates Mining Corporation to Security Agreement dated February 11, 2008 in favor of China Gold, LLC (as successor in interest to Platinum Long Term Growth V, LLC) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2009).
4.5Amended and Restated Guaranty of Gregory Gold Producers, Inc. and Hunter Bates Mining Corporation dated July 10, 2008 in favor of China Gold, LLC (as a successor-in-interest to Platinum Long Term Growth V, LLC) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2009).
4.6Deed of Trust to Public Trustee, Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Production and Proceeds, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing issued in favor of Gilpin County Public Trustee for benefit of Cabo Drilling (America), Inc. dated April 27, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
4.7Deed of Trust and Security Agreement of Hunter Bates Mining Corp issued in favor of Gilpin County Public Trustee for benefit of China Gold, LLC (as successor-in-interest to Platinum Long Term Growth V, LLC) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
4.8Promissory Note issued in favor of Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2009).
4.9Summary of terms of warrants issued to certain consultants (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2009).
4.10Form of Warrant issued in connection with Hunter Bates private placement offering completed September 29, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A8-K filed July 6, 2009on October 5, 2009).
10.1 Demand Promissory Note with Inverness Investments,Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the Company and Hunter Gold Mining Corporation, a British Columbia corporation, Hunter Gold Mining Inc., incorporateda Colorado corporation, Central City Consolidated Mining Corp., a Colorado corporation and George Otten, a resident of Colorado, dated September 20, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 filed with10.1 to Form 8-K filed July 18, 200810-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10.2 Revolving CreditFourth Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement incorporateddated January 14, 2008 by and among the Company, Central City Mining Corp., George Otten, Hunter Gold Mining Corp. and Hunter Gold Mining Inc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 filed with10.2 to Form 8-K filed July 18, 200810-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10.3 Revolving Loan Note, incorporatedFifth Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the Company, Hunter Gold Mining Corp, Hunter Gold Mining Inc., George E. Otten and Central City Consolidated, Corp. d/b/a Central City Consolidated Mining Co. dated June 9, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 filed10.3 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
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10.4**Security Agreement by and between Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc, Hunter Bates Mining Corporation, Gregory Gold Producers, Inc and Kenglo One Ltd. in the principal amount of $5,000,000, dated December 14, 2009.
10.5Employment Agreement with Stephen E. Flechner dated April 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 18, 2008on April 5, 2010).
31.110.6Stock Option Agreement with Stephen E. Flechner dated April 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2010).
10.7Stock Option Agreement with Deborah King dated April 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2010).
10.8Option Agreement between the Company and US American Exploration Inc, dated September 7, 2010, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on September 17, 2010).
10.9Promissory Note of the Company, dated September 7, 2010, in the principal amount of $25,000 issued in favor of Stephen Flechner (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on September 17, 2010).
10.10Promissory Note of the Company, dated September 7, 2010, in the principal amount of $50,000 issued in favor of Irwin Gross (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on September 17, 2010).
10.11Guaranty & NSR of Stephen D. King, dated September 7, 2010, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on September 17, 2010).
10.122010 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2011).
10.13**Exchange Agreement, dated March 15, 2011, by and between the Company, Shea Mining & Milling, LLC, Afignis, LLC, Leslie Lucas Partners, LLC, Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc. and Alfred A. Rapetti.
10.14**Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents and Loan Modification Agreement, dated March 15, 2011, by and between the Company, Shea Mining & Milling, LLC and NJB Mining, Inc.
10.15**Term Loan Agreement, dated August 25, 2009, by and between Shea Mining & Milling, LLC and NJB Mining, Inc (assumed by the Company on March 15, 2011).
10.16**Promissory Note, dated August 25, 2009, issued by Shea Mining & Milling, LLC to NJB Mining, Inc (assumed by the Company on March 15, 2011).
10.17**Deed of Trust and Security Agreement with Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing, dated August 21, 2009, executed by Shea Mining & Milling, LLC in favor of NJB Mining, Inc (assumed by the Company on March 15, 2011).
10.18**Assignment of Lease and Rents, dated August 21, 2009, executed by Shea Mining & Milling, LLC in favor of NJB Mining, Inc (assumed by the Company on March 15, 2011).
10.19**Environmental Indemnity, dated August 25, 2009, by and between Shea Mining & Milling, LLC and NJB Mining, Inc (assumed by the Company on March 15, 2011).
10.20**Lease Agreement, dated April 6, 2010, by and between Father Gregory Ofiesh, Mary Jane Ofiesh and Shea Mining (assumed by the Company on March 15, 2011).
10.21**First Amendment to Lease Agreement and Contract Agreement, effective as of March 15, 2010, by and between Father Gregory Ofiesh, Mary Jane Ofiesh, the Company and Liberty Processing, LLC.
21**Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
24**Power of Attorney (included on the signature page hereto).
31.1** Certification of Company’s Chief Executive OfficerCEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.231.2** Certification of Company’s Chief Financial OfficerCFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.132.1** Certification of Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.232.2**  Certification of Company’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


** Filed herewith electronically
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements ofIn accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has dulyCompany caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on September 17, 2009.authorized.

 PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS,STANDARD GOLD, INC.
(“COMPANY”)
   
Dated: March 18, 2011By:  
By
/s/ Timothy Brasel
Alfred A. Rapetti
  Timothy BraselAlfred A. Rapetti
  
President, PrincipalChief Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer

Each person whose signature to this Annual Report appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Alfred A. Rapetti and Mark D. Dacko as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, to sign on his behalf individually and in the capacity stated below and to perform any acts necessary to be done in order to file all amendments to this Annual Report and any and all instruments or documents filed as part of or in connection with this Annual Report or the amendments thereto and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitutes, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant andCompany, in the capacities on theand dates indicated.

SignatureName Title Date
/s/ Timothy Brasel Timothy Brasel President,
/s/ Alfred A. RapettiChief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director September 17, 2009March 18, 2011
Alfred A. Rapetti (principal executive officer)
   
/s/ Mark D. Dacko
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
(principal financial and accounting
March 18, 2011
Mark D. Dacko
officer)
/s/ Clyde SmithDirectorMarch 18, 2011
Clyde Smith
/s/ Manfred E. BirnbaumDirectorMarch 18, 2011
Manfred E. Birnbaum
/s/ Sharon L. UllmanDirector
March 18 , 2011
Sharon L. Ullman    
 
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19ITEM 8.  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Table of Contents
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm of Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann Kennedy & Pieper LLCF-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-7
 
 
 

 


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


TheTo the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Princeton Acquisitions,Standard Gold, Inc.:

and subsidiaries (an exploration stage company)

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheetsheets of Princeton Acquisitions,Standard Gold, Inc. (a developmentand subsidiaries (an exploration stage company) as of June 30,December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ deficit and cash flows for the yearyears ended June 30, 2009.  TheseDecember 31, 2010 and 2009, and the period from September 28, 2004 (inception of exploration stage) to December 31, 2010. Standard Gold, Inc.’s management is responsible for these financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.audits.

We conducted our auditaudits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditaudits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit providesaudits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Princeton Acquisitions,Standard Gold, Inc. as of June 30,December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the yearyears ended June 30,December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the period from September 28, 2004 (inception of exploration stage) to December 31, 2010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred operatinghad net losses since inceptionfor the years ended December 31, 2010 and has a net capital2009 and had an accumulated deficit at June 30, 2009, which raisesDecember 31, 2010.  These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plan in regard to theseplans regarding those matters isare also discusseddescribed in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


/s/ Cordovano and Honeck LLP
Cordovano and Honeck LLP
Englewood, Colorado
September 10, 2009Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann Kennedy & Pieper LLC

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Edina, Minnesota

March 18, 2011
 
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STANDARD GOLD, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

RONALD R. CHADWICK, P.C.
Certified Public Accountant
2851 South Parker Road, Suite 720
Aurora, Colorado  80014
Telephone (303)306-1967
Fax (303)306-1944
  
December 31,
 
  
2010
  
2009
 
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash $154  $450,887 
Prepaid expenses  112,000    
Total current assets  112,154   450,887 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net  1,447,851   1,536,408 
Mineral properties and development costs  5,660,726   5,660,726 
Debt issuance costs, net  13,367   23,392 
Total Assets $7,234,098  $7,671,413 
         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit        
Current liabilities:        
Short-term notes payable $211,000  $ 
Convertible note payable, current portion  300,000   150,000 
Current portion of long-term note payable(majority shareholder)  1,200,000   600,000 
Due to Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc (majority shareholder)  124,240   51,921 
Accounts payable  167,606   46,101 
Accrued interest  614,243   71,630 
Accrued expenses  741,085   383,315 
Total current liabilities  3,358,174   1,302,967 
         
Convertible note payable, long-term portion  184,923   314,923 
Long-term note payable (majority shareholder)  800,000   1,400,000 
Long-term note payable, net of discount  6,519,500   6,189,768 
Total liabilities  10,862,597   9,207,658 
         
Shareholders’ deficit:        
Preferred stock, $1 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized: none issued or outstanding      
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized: 25,083,572 and 22,840,649 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively  25,084   22,841 
Additional paid-in capital  6,937,488   5,141,714 
Accumulated deficit during exploration stage  (10,591,071)  (6,700,800)
Total shareholders’ deficit  (3,628,499)  (1,536,245)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit $7,234,098  $7,671,413 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
REPORT
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STANDARD GOLD, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMOPERATIONS

Board
        
Sept. 28, 2004
(inception)
 
  
Year Ended December 31,
  to Dec. 31, 
  
2010
  
2009
  
2010
 
          
Revenues $  $  $ 
             
Operating expenses:            
General and administrative  2,463,291   133,640   3,065,357 
Exploration expenses  356,290   146,428   5,826,421 
Depreciation and amortization  88,557   105,723   301,738 
Loss on disposal of assets        12,362 
Total operating expenses  2,908,138   385,791   9,205,878 
Loss from operations  (2,908,138)  (385,791)  (9,205,878)
             
Other income (expense):            
Other income  295      1,691 
Interest expense  (652,696)  (504,067)  (1,363,064)
Foreign currency losses  (329,732)  (916,170)  (23,820)
Total other income (expense)  (982,133)  (1,420,237)  (1,385,193)
Loss from operations before income taxes  (3,890,271)  (1,806,028)  (10,591,071)
             
Income tax provision         
Net loss $(3,890,271) $(1,806,028) $(10,591,071)
             
Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(0.17) $(0.09)    
             
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  23,499,823   19,275,573     

The accompanying notes are an integral part of Directorsthese consolidated financial statements.
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STANDARD GOLD, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

        Additional       
  Common stock  paid-in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
BALANCE, December 31, 2008  18,500,000  $18,500  $(18,489) $(4,894,772) $(4,894,761)
                     
Recapitalization of Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. upon execution of share exchange on September 29, 2009  1,710,649   1,711   (1,711)      
Issuance of 1,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants on September 29, 2009 private placement at $0.50 per unit less transaction costs of $18,328  1,000,000   1,000   480,672      481,672 
Reclassification of amounts due Wits Basin for start-up and development costs to additional paid in capital        3,867,872      3,867,872 
Issuance of 1,630,000 shares of common stock and warrants in private placement October through December 2009 at $0.50 per unit  1,630,000   1,630   813,370      815,000 
Net loss           (1,806,028)  (1,806,028)
BALANCE, December 31, 2009  22,840,649   22,841   5,141,714   (6,700,800)  (1,536,245)
                     
Issuance of 66,000 shares of common stock in private placements at $0.50 per unit less transaction costs of $7,117  66,000   66   25,817      25,883 
                     
Issuance of 400,000 shares of common stock and 250,000 warrants to consultants for services  400,000   400   644,600      645,000 
                     
Cash-less exercise of warrants  1,476,923   1,477   (1,477)      
                     
Issuance of warrants related to notes payable        25,140      25,140 
                     
Common stock/stock option compensation expense  300,000   300   1,101,694      1,101,994 
                     
Net loss           (3,890,271)  (3,890,271)
BALANCE, December 31, 2010  25,083,572  $25,084  $6,937,488  $(10,591,071) $(3,628,499)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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STANDARD GOLD, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  
Year Ended December 31,
  
September 28,
2004
(inception) to
December 31,
 
  
2010
  
2009
  
2010
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:         
Net loss $(3,890,271) $(1,806,028) $(10,591,071)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows used in operating activities:
            
Depreciation and amortization  88,557   105,723   301,738 
Amortization of imputed interest and original issue discounts on debt  45,140   388,400   639,008 
Amortization of prepaid consulting fees related to issuance of common stock and warrants  379,000      379,000 
Amortization of debt issuance costs  10,025   2,507   12,532 
Compensation expense related to issuance of common stock and stock option grants  1,101,994      1,101,994 
Issuance of common stock for services  154,000      154,000 
Loss on foreign currency  329,732   916,170   23,820 
Loss on disposal of miscellaneous assets        12,362 
Issuance of equity securities by Wits Basin (majority shareholder) for exploration expenses        334,950 
Debt incurred for exploration expenses  75,000      75,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Accounts payable  121,505   19,173   167,606 
Accrued expenses  900,383   113,670   1,499,418 
Net cash used in operating activities  (684,935)  (260,385)  (5,889,643)
             
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
Purchases of equipment        (143,628)
Net cash used in investing activities        (143,628)
             
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
Payments on long-term debt     (491,106)  (491,106)
Cash proceeds from issuance of common stock, net  25,883   1,046,672   1,072,555 
Cash proceeds from short-term debt  136,000      136,000 
Advances from Wits Basin (majority shareholder)  72,319   179,950   5,341,875 
Debt issuance costs     (25,899)  (25,899)
Net cash provided by financing activities  234,202   709,617   6,033,425 
             
Increase (Decrease) in CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (450,733)  449,232   154 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period  450,887   1,655    
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $154  $450,887  $154 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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STANDARD GOLD, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2010 and 2009

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS

Standard Gold, Inc. (formerly known as Princeton Acquisitions, Inc.
Littleton,) was incorporated in the State of Colorado

I have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. (a development stage company) as of June 30, 2008 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended and for the period from on July 10, 1985, (inceptionas a blind pool or blank check company. From the date of our incorporation until September 29, 2009, our business model was to complete a merger with, or acquisition of a private company, partnership or sole proprietorship without any particular industry or geographical location preference.

On September 11, 2009, we entered into a share exchange agreement with Hunter Bates Mining Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (“Hunter Bates”) and certain of its shareholders, in which its shareholders would exchange all of their capital securities into similar capital securities of ours. Hunter Bates was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc., a Minnesota corporation and public reporting company quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “WITM” (“Wits Basin”) to acquire the prior producing gold mine properties located in Central City, Colorado, known as the “Bates-Hunter Mine.” We consummated the share exchange with all of the Hunter Bates shareholders on September 29, 2009 (the “Share Exchange”).

Accordingly, the Share Exchange represented a change in control and Hunter Bates became a wholly owned subsidiary of ours. For accounting purposes, the Share Exchange has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Hunter Bates as the accounting acquirer (legal acquiree) and Standard Gold as the accounting acquiree (legal acquirer).  Effective with the Share Exchange, the remaining net liabilities of Standard Gold were $0.

Upon effectiveness of the Share Exchange, we adopted the business model of Hunter Bates (which included the adoption of its December 31 fiscal year end) and as such, we became a stand-alone minerals exploration and development stage)company.

On June 12, 2008, Hunter Bates completed the acquisition of the Bates-Hunter Mine, which included real property, mining claims, permits and equipment. The purchase was financed through June 30, 2008. Thesea limited recourse promissory note of Hunter Bates payable to Mr. George Otten (on behalf of all of the Sellers) in the principal amount of Cdn$6,750,000 and Wits Basin issued 3,620,000 shares of its common stock.  Through August of 2008, approximately 12,000 feet of surface drilling had been accomplished, but no further exploration activities will be conducted at the Bates-Hunter Mine properties until such time as we have sufficient funds.

On September 7, 2010, we entered into an option agreement with US American Exploration Inc. (“US American”), which specifies terms and conditions by which we may acquire an interest in the Rex Gold Mine project (“Rex”) located in La Paz County, Arizona. In order for us to acquire an irrevocable ten percent (10%) joint venture interest, we paid an initial $100,000 non-refundable fee and must provide an additional $1,900,000 for expenditures that must begin within five months and be completed within 23 months. To date, we have only provided an additional $20,000 towards exploration and are in negotiations with US American.

Throughout this Annual Report, Standard Gold, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiary Hunter Bates and its wholly owned subsidiary Gregory Gold Producers, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“Gregory Gold”) will be referred collectively to as “we,” “us,” “our,” “Standard Gold” or the “Company.”
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As of December 31, 2010, we possess only a few pieces of equipment and we employ insufficient numbers of personnel necessary to actually explore and/or mine for minerals and therefore, we are substantially dependent on the third party contractors we engage to perform such operations. As of the date of this Annual Report, we do not claim to have any mineral reserves at the Bates-Hunter Mine.
Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit.

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

In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Princeton Acquisitions, Inc. as of June 30, 2008 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended and for the period from July 10, 1985 (inception of the development stage) through June 30, 2008have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying financial statements have been preparedAmerica, assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements the Company has suffered losses from operations and has a working capital deficit 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 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Aurora, Colorado                                                                                                                               &# 160;/s/ Ronald R. Chadwick, P.C.
September 18, 2008                                                                                                                            RONALD R. CHADWICK, P.C.

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PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS

  June 30, 2009  June 30, 2008 
       
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash $998  $4,208 
         
   Total current assets  998   4,208 
         
Total assets $998  $4,208 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable, other $212  $- 
Accounts payable, related party $1,500  $- 
Accrued expense - related party  888   786 
Note payables - related party  19,500   31,500 
         
  Total current liabilities  22,100   32,286 
         
         
SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) (Note 2)        
Preferred stock, authorized 50,000,000 shares, $1 par value,        
    none issued or outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares, $.001 par value,     
    1,710,649 issued and outstanding  1,711   1,711 
Additional paid in capital  273,600   273,600 
Accumulated (deficit) during development stage  (296,413)  (303,389)
         
         Total shareholders’ (deficit)  (21,102)  (28,078)
         
         Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) $998  $4,208 
         


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

  
For the Year Ended 
June 30, 2009
  
For the Year Ended 
June 30, 2008
  
Period July 10, 1985 (Date of Commencement of Development Stage) to
June 30, 2009
 
          
Revenues $-  $-  $- 
             
Operating expenses:            
Accounting fees  8,550   3,700   12,250 
Legal fees  1,335   5,285   6,620 
Shareholder expense  2,757   6,167   8,924 
General and administrative expense, related party  18,000   12,000   30,000 
Other general and administrative expense  876   5,720   255,474 
Property write off  -   -   146,975 
Total operating expenses  31,518   32,872   460,243 
             
Net (loss) from operations  (31,518)  (32,872)  (460,243)
             
Other Income (expense)            
Other Income  40,000   -   40,000 
Gain on debt relief  -   -   128,122 
Loan fee - related party (expense)  -   (2,000)  (2,000)
Interest expense  (1,506)  (786)  (2,292)
Total other income (expense)  38,494   (2,786)  163,830 
             
Income (loss) before income taxes  6,976   (35,658)  (296,413)
Income taxes, net  -   -   - 
             
Net income (loss) after tax $6,976  $(35,658) $(296,413)
             
             
Net income (loss) per common share $0.00  $(0.03)    
             
             
Weighted average number of            
common shares outstanding  1,710,649   1,031,341     
             


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)

           Accumulated    
           (Deficit) During  Total 
  Common Stock  Additional  Development  Stockholders' 
  Shares  Amount  pd-in Capital  Stage  (Deficit) 
                
Balance at July 10, 1985 (Inception)  -  $-  $-  $-  $- 
                     
Retroactive restatement due to                    
  reverse acquisition, February 24, 1986  229,950   230   76,623   -   76,853 
                     
Balance as restated  229,950  $230  $76,623  $-  $76,853 
                     
Issuance of common stock                    
  reverse acquisition, February 24, 1986  92,925   93   62,607   -   62,700 
                     
Net income (loss) for the period              (267,675)  (267,675)
                     
Balance at June 30, 1986  322,875  $323  $139,230  $(267,675) $(128,122)
                     
Sales of common stock  40,000   40   19,960   -   20,000 
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   (20,000)  (20,000)
                     
Balance at June 30, 1987  362,875  $363  $159,190  $(287,675) $(128,122)
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   -   - 
  ended June 30, 1988 through June 30,1990                    
                     
Balance at June 30, 1990  362,875  $363  $159,190  $(287,675) $(128,122)
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   128,122   128,122 
                     
Balance at June 30, 1991  362,875  $363  $159,190  $(159,553) $- 
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   -   - 
  ended June 30, 1992 through June 30, 2004                    
                     
Balance at June 30, 2004  362,875  $363  $159,190  $(159,553) $- 
                     
Sales of common stock, December 30, 2004  222,764   223   10,915   -   11,138 
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   (51,005)  (51,005)
                     
Balance at June 30, 2005  585,639  $586  $170,105  $(210,558) $(39,867)
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   (41,803)  (41,803)
                     
Balance at June 30, 2006  585,639  $586  $170,105  $(252,361) $(81,670)
                     
Expense paid by related party  -   -   5,960   -   5,960 
  and donated to the company                    
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   (15,370)  (15,370)
                     
Balance at June 30, 2007  585,639  $586  $176,065  $(267,731) $(91,080)
                     
Expense paid by related party  -   -   96,660   -   96,660 
  and donated to the company                    
                     
Fraction shares issued as a result  10   -   -   -   - 
  of reverse stock-split, February 6, 2008                    
                     
Issuance for loan fee, March 11, 2008  1,125,000   1,125   875   -   2,000 
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   (35,658)  (35,658)
                     
Balance at June 30, 2008  1,710,649  $1,711  $273,600  $(303,389) $(28,078)
                     
Net income (loss) for the period  -   -   -   6,976   6,976 
                     
Balance at June 30, 2009  1,710,649  $1,711  $273,600  $(296,413) $(21,102)


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

  
For the Year Ended 
June 30, 2009
  
For the Year Ended 
June 30, 2008
  
Period July 10, 1985 (Date of Commencement of Development Stage) to 
June 30, 2009
 
Cash flows from operating activities:         
Net income (loss) $6,976  $(35,658) $(296,413)
             
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash            
provided by (used in) operating activities:            
Accounts payable  212   (1,500)  59,712 
Accounts payable - related party  1,500   (89,580)  - 
Accrued expenses  102   786   888 
Property write off  -   -   146,975 
Other write offs  -   -   900 
Loan fee - related party  -   2,000   2,000 
Donated capital - expenses  -   96,660   102,620 
Gain on debt relief  -   -   (128,122)
Net cash provided by  (used in) operating activities:  8,790   (27,292)  (111,440)
             
Cash flow from financing activities:            
Proceeds from shareholder loans  18,600   31,500   50,100 
Repayments of shareholder loans  (30,600)  -   (30,600)
Sales of common stock  -   -   31,138 
Issuance of stock - reverse merger  -   -   61,800 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (12,000)  31,500   112,438 
             
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH  (3,210)  4,208   998 
CASH, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD  4,208   -   - 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE PERIOD $998  $4,208  $998 
             
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:         
Expenses paid by a related party and            
donated to the company $-  $96,660  $102,620 
Deferred tax realized $2,652  $-  $2,652 
             
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW            
Cash paid for interest $1,404  $-  $1,404 
Cash paid for income taxes $-  $-  $- 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization and Business

PRINCETON ACQUISITIONS, INC. (“the Company”) was incorporated in State of Colorado on July 10, 1985 for the purpose of evaluating and seeking merger candidates.  The Company is in the development stage, as it had engaged only in limited activities and has not yet realized significant revenues from its planned operations.  The Company intends to evaluate structure and complete a merger with, or acquisition of, prospects consisting of private companies, partnerships or sole proprietorships.

Summary of Accounting Basis of Presentation

The Company’s financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles contemplate the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Development Stage Company

The Company is in the development stage and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations.  The Company’s business plan is to evaluate structure and complete a merger with, or acquisition of, prospects consisting of private companies, partnerships or sole proprietorships.

Based upon the Company’s business plan, it is a development stage enterprise.  Accordingly, the Company presents its financial statements in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America that apply in establishing operating enterprises.  As a development stage enterprise, the Company discloses the deficit accumulated during the development stage and the cumulative statements of operations and cash flows from inception to the current balance sheet date.

Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Companywe will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the recoverabilityrealization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

The Company’s development activities since inception have been financially sustained through stockholder donations  For the year ended December 31, 2010, we incurred losses from operations of $3,890,271. At December 31, 2010, we had an accumulated deficit of $10,591,071 and stockholder loans to the Company, as well as salesa working capital deficit of the Company’s common stock.

The$3,246,020. Our ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon itson our ability to find a suitable acquisition/merger candidate, raise the required additional capital or debt financing to meet short and long-term operating requirements. During the fourth quarter of 2010, we received net proceeds of $883 (net of offering costs totaling $7,117) from the sale of common stock and ultimately,warrants through private placement transactions. We believe that future private placements of equity capital and debt financing are needed to fund our long-term operating requirements. We may also encounter business endeavors that require significant cash commitments or unanticipated problems or expenses that could result in a requirement for additional cash.  If we raise additional funds through the achievementissuance of significant operating revenues. The accompanying financial statements doequity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our current shareholders could be reduced, and such securities might have rights, preferences or privileges senior to our common stock.  Additional financing may not include any adjustments that might be required should the Companyavailable upon acceptable terms, or at all.  If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to take advantage of prospective business endeavors or opportunities, which could significantly and materially restrict our operations. We are continuing to pursue external financing alternatives to improve our working capital position. If we are unable to recoverobtain the valuenecessary capital, we may have to cease operations.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of its assets or satisfy its liabilities.Consolidation

The Company’s ability to continue asconsolidated financial statements include the accounts of Standard Gold, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiary Hunter Bates Mining Corporation, a going concern is subject to obtaining necessary funding from outside sources.Minnesota corporation (and its wholly owned subsidiary Gregory Gold Producers, Inc). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Change in Control and Plan of ReorganizationForeign Currencies

On November 2, 2007 (the “Closing Date”All dollar amounts expressed in this Annual Report are in US Dollars (“$”), pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”unless specifically noted, as certain transactions are denominated in the Canadian Dollar (“Cdn$”).

Cash and a Stock Purchase Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”) Mathis Family Partners, Ltd., Lazzeri Family Trust, EARNCO MPPP, Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan, La Mirage Trust, Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing PlanCash Equivalents

We include as cash equivalents: (a) certificates of deposit, and (b) all other investments with maturities of three months or less, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash. We maintain our cash in high-quality financial institutions. The balances, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the Charitable Remainder Trust of Timothy J Brasel (collectively the “Investors”) purchased 431,336 shares, of the common stock of the Company for an aggregate of $318,000 from three shareholders of the Company, including the Company’s previous largest shareholder.  As a result of the purchase of the shares of the Company’s common stock Investors own approximately 73.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company which resulted in a change in control of the Company.straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Years
Buildings20
Equipment2-7
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On March 11, 2008,
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; major renewals and betterments are capitalized. As items of property or equipment are sold or retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operating income.

Mineral Properties

Mineral property acquisition costs are recorded at cost and are deferred until the viability of the property is determined. No properties have reached the development stage at this time. Exploration, mineral property evaluation, option payments, related acquisition costs for mineral properties acquired under an option agreement, general overhead, administrative and holding costs to maintain a property on a care and maintenance basis are expensed in the period they are incurred. When reserves are determined for a property and a bankable feasibility study is completed, subsequent exploration and development costs on the property would be capitalized. If a project were to be put into production, capitalized costs would be depleted on the unit of production basis.

Management reviews the net carrying value of each mineral property as changes may materialize with a property or at a minimum, on an annual basis. Where information and conditions suggest impairment, estimated future net cash flows from each property are calculated using estimated future prices, proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, and operating, capital and reclamation costs on an undiscounted basis. If it is determined that the future cash flows are less than the carrying value, a write-down to the estimated fair value is made with a charge to loss for the period. Where estimates of future net cash flows are not available and where other conditions suggest impairment, management assesses if the carrying value can be recovered.

Management's estimates of gold prices, recoverable reserves, probable outcomes, operating capital and reclamation costs are subject to risks and uncertainties that may affect the recoverability of mineral property costs.

Although the Company entered intohas taken steps to verify title to mineral properties in which it has an interest, these procedures do not guarantee the Company's title. Such properties may be subject to prior undetected agreements or transfers and title may be affected by such defects.

Long-Lived Assets

We will periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including but not limited to, mineral properties, capital assets and intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”)review.  The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value.  In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with Mathis Family Partners, Ltd. (“Mathis”), Lazzeri Family Trust (“Lazzeri”), Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan (“LEP 401k”), La Mirage Trust (“La Mirage”), EARNCO MPPP (“EARNCO”), Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan (“Blueridge”) and Brasel Charitable Remainder Trust (“Brasel”), collectively, theythe risk involved.  Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are referred to herein as the (“the Lender”), to borrow up to $250,000, evidenced by an unsecured Revolving Loan Note (the “Revolving Loan Note.”) dated March 11, 2008.  In connection with and asdetermined in a loan feesimilar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the foregoing unsecured credit facility, Mathis, Lazzeri, LEP 401K, La Miragecost to dispose. There were no impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2010 and EARNCO each received 187,500 unregistered shares2009.

Segment Reporting

We have a single operating segment of the Company’s common stockminerals exploration and Blueridgedevelopment.

Revenue Recognition and Brasel each received 93,750 unregistered shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock for a total of 1,125,000 shares valued at $2,000.Deferred Revenue

As a result of December 31, 2010, the Revolving Credit Agreement, Mathis, Lazzeri, LEP 401k, La Mirage, EARNCO, Blueridge,Bates-Hunter Mine properties have not provided any revenues and Brasel own approximately 15.2%, 15.2%, 15.2%, 11.0%, 15.2%, 9.8%, and 9.4%  respectively, ofwe do not expect them to generate revenues for the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company.   Collectively, this group owns approximately 91.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company.foreseeable future.

Reverse Stock Split

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On January 30, 2008 the shareholders of the Company, at a special meeting, approved a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share, with no change in the number of authorized shares of common stock and with any fractional shares rounded up to a whole share.  The reverse stock split was effective on February 6, 2008.

In connection with the 1-for-100 reverse stock split, all historical common shares amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock split mentioned above.

Use of Estimates

The preparation ofPreparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

CashOff Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2010, we did not have any off-balance sheet activities (including the use of structured finance or special purpose entities) or any trading activities in non-exchange traded commodity contracts that have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in the financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operation, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to our investors.

Financial Instruments

The Company considerscarrying amounts for all highly liquidfinancial instruments purchased with an originalapproximates fair value. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated fair value because of the short maturity of three months or lessthese instruments. The fair value of short-term debt approximated the carrying amounts based upon our expected borrowing rate for debt with similar remaining maturities and comparable risk.  The fair value of long-term debt was assumed to be cash equivalents.  The Company continually monitors its positions with, andapproximate the credit qualitycarrying amount as most of the financial institutions with which it invests.debt was incurred recently.

Net (Loss) PerLoss per Common Share

The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 that requires the reporting of both basic and diluted earnings (loss)Basic net loss per share. Basic earnings(loss) percommon share is computed by dividing net income (loss) availableloss applicable to common stockholdersshareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.  Diluted net loss per common share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented, adjusted for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issuedilutive effect of common stock were exercised or converted intoequivalents, consisting of shares that might be issued upon exercise of options, warrants and conversion of convertible debt.  In periods where losses are reported, the weighted average number of common stock. In accordance with FASB 128, any anti-dilutive effects on net income (loss) per share are excluded.shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

Income Taxes

The Company accountsIncome taxes are accounted for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  Under thebased upon an asset and liability method of Statement 109,approach.  Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized forarise from the estimated future tax consequences attributable to difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statement carryingstatements.  Deferred tax amounts of existingare determined using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes will actually be paid or refunds received, as provided under currently enacted tax law.  Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets and liabilities and their respectiveto the amount expected to be realized.  Income tax basis.  Deferredexpense or benefit is the tax payable or refundable, respectively, for the period plus or minus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enactedduring the period.
Accounting guidance requires the recognition of a financial statement benefit of a tax ratesposition only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit.  For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in effectthe financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.  The Company believes its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained upon examination and accordingly, no reserves, or related accruals for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.interest and penalties have been recorded at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

The Company has adoptedis included in the provisionsconsolidated federal income tax return of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for UncertaintyWits Basin. The tax provision included in Income Taxes, an interpretation of SFAS No. 109.  As a result of the implementation of FIN 48,accompanying financial statements is calculated as if the Company had no changes infiled separate federal and state income tax returns. Deferred taxes are provided on temporary differences between book and tax basis of assets and liabilities which will have a future impact on taxable income. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against the carrying valuenet deferred tax asset due to the uncertainty of its tax assets or liabilities for any recognized taxrealizing the related benefits.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007,January 2010, the FASB issued SFAS 141(revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS 141(R)ASU 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.). SFAS 141(R) replaces SFAS 141, Business Combinations, and This update requires an acquirer to recognizeadditional disclosure within the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, including those arising from contractual contingencies, any contingent consideration, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values asroll forward of that date, with limited exceptions specified in the statement. SFAS 141(R) also requires the acquirer in a business combination achieved in stages (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition) to recognize the identifiableactivity for assets and liabilities as well as the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair values (or other amounts determined in accordance with SFAS 141(R)). In addition, SFAS 141(R)’s requirement to measure the noncontrolling interest in the acquireemeasured at fair value will result in recognizingon a recurring basis, including transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the goodwill attributable tofair value hierarchy and the noncontrolling interest inseparate presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and liabilities within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, to that attributable to the acquirer. SFAS 141(R) amends SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to requireupdate requires enhanced disclosures of the acquirer to recognize changesvaluation techniques and inputs used in the amount of its deferred tax benefits thatfair value measurements within Levels 2 and 3. The new disclosure requirements are recognizable because of a business combination either in income from continuing operations in the period of the combination or directly in contributed capital, depending on the circumstances. It also amends SFAS 142, Goodwilleffective for interim and Other Intangible Assets, to, among other things, provide guidance on the impairment testing of acquired research and development intangible assets and assets that the acquirer intends not to use. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after theannual periods beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The2009, except for the disclosure of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of Level 3 measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. As ASU 2010-06 only requires enhanced disclosures, the Company does not expect that the adoption of this Standard is not expected toupdate will have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations orits financial position.statements.

NOTE 3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

On February 12,Prior to our acquisition of the Bates-Hunter Mine in June 2008, Gregory Gold made purchases of various pieces of equipment necessary to operate and de-water the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2, Effective DateBates-Hunter Mine property. After the acquisition, we now have additional assets of FASB Statement No. 157 (“FSP”). The FSP amends SFAS 157land, buildings and other additional equipment all related to delay the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancialBates-Hunter Mine. Depreciation on allowable assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statementsis calculated on a recurring basis (that is, at least annually). For items within its scope,straight-line method over the FSP defers the effective dateestimated useful life, presently ranging from two to twenty years.  Components of SFAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008,our property, plant and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have a material impact on its financial statements.equipment are as follows:

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated all subsequent events through September 17, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued, and no additional items were noted that need to be disclosed.
  December 31, 
  2010  2009 
Land $329,280  $329,280 
Buildings  1,206,954   1,206,954 
Equipment  199,694   199,694 
Less accumulated depreciation  (288,077)  (199,520)
  $1,447,851  $1,536,408 

NOTE 2 - SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)

On November 2, 2007 (the “Closing Date”), pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) and a Stock Purchase Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”) Mathis Family Partners, Ltd., Lazzeri Family Trust, EARNCO MPPP, Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan, La Mirage Trust, Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan and the Charitable Remainder Trust of Timothy J Brasel (collectively the “Investors”) purchased 431,336 shares, of the common stock of the Company for an aggregate of $318,000 from three shareholders of the Company, including the Company’s previous largest shareholder. The source of the funds used for the purchase was personal funds of the Investors.4 – MINERAL PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

As a result of December 31, 2010, we own one wholly owned mining property known as the Bates-Hunter Mine, which was purchased in June 2008. Since the purchase, we have not commenced any mining operations due to the lack of sharesfunding and therefore, we have not recorded any amortization expense nor have we determined that any impairment has occurred for the period ended December 31, 2010. Components of common stock of the Company, Mathis Family Partners, Ltd., Lazzeri Family Trust, EARNCO MPPP, Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan, La Mirage Trust, Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Planour mineral properties and the Charitable Remainder Trust of Timothy J Brasel own approximately12.3%, 12.3%, 12.3%, 12.3%, 1.0%, 12.3% and 11.2%, respectively, of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company.  Mr. Earnest Mathis is the General Partner of the Mathis Family Partners Ltd. and Trustee of EARNCO MPPP.  Mr. Robert Lazzeri is the Trustee of both the Lazzeri Family Trust and Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan.  Mr. Timothy Brasel is Trustee of LaMirage, Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan and the Charitable Remainder Trust of Timothy J. Brasel.  Accordingly, Mr. Mathis, Mr. Lazzeri and Mr. Brasel each indirectly own approximately 24.6% of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company.development costs are as follows:

On January 30, 2008 the shareholders of Company at a special meeting approved a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of our common stock, par value $.001 per share, with no change in the number of authorized shares of common stock and with any fractional shares rounded up to a whole share. As a result of the 1-for-100 reverse stock split, an additional 10 shares were issued to existing shareholders for fractional shares held.
  December 31, 
  2010  2009 
Mining claims (1) $5,657,383  $5,657,383 
Mining permits (2)  3,343   3,343 
  $5,660,726  $5,660,726 
(1)We acquired some surface rights and some mining rights to 22 parcels located in Gilpin County, Colorado.
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(2)We acquired various mining, special use, water discharge, stormwater and drilling permits, all of which require renewal at various times.
 
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NOTE 5 – DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS

We recorded debt issuance costs with respect to legal services incurred relating to the Cabo convertible promissory note issued in 2009 (see Note 7 – Convertible Note Payable). Debt issuance costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis (which approximates the effective interest method) over the term of the corresponding debt.

The following table summarizes the amortization of debt issuance costs:

  
December 31,
 
  
2010
  
2009
 
Debt issuance costs, net, beginning of period $23,392  $ 
Add: additional debt issuance costs     25,899 
Less: amortization of debt issuance costs  (10,025)  (2,507)
Debt issuance costs, net, end of period $13,367  $23,392 
Future annual amortization is scheduled to be as follows for the years ending December 31:

2011 $10,026 
2012  3,341 
  $13,367 

NOTE 6 – SHORT-TERM NOTES PAYABLE

The following table summarizes the Company’s short-term notes payable issued in 2010:

  December 31, 
  
2010
 
Unsecured promissory note of $25,000; a warrant was issued  for 50,000 shares; stated interest rate of 18%; accrued interest of $1,664 at December 31, 2010; due October 17, 2010; currently past due, original terms apply in the default period. $25,000 
     
Promissory note of $25,000 issued to our President, Stephen Flechner, utilized for the Rex; stated interest rate of 5%; accrued interest of $394 at December 31, 2010; due November 30, 2010; currently past due, original terms apply in the default period. (1)  25,000 
     
Promissory note of $50,000 utilized for the Rex; stated interest rate of 5%; accrued interest of $788 at December 31, 2010; due November 30, 2010; currently past due, original terms apply in the default period. (1)  50,000 
     
The Company issued five unsecured loans during the fourth quarter of 2010 for an aggregate of $111,000 all from the same lender and all due December 30, 2010; one warrant was issued for 64,000 shares for one of the loans; interest rate of 12%; accrued interest of $1,261 at December 31, 2010; currently past due, original terms apply in the default period.  111,000 
Totals $211,000 

(1)      Secured by a personal guarantee of Stephen D. King, our CEO at the time. In connection with these notes and to induce the note holders into these agreements the Company granted each note holder to share in an aggregate one percent (1%) net smelter return royalty (“NSR”). Until such time as the Company were to sell its majority interest in the Rex project yet to be acquired, the note holders would receive a 0.375% and 0.625%, as defined in the agreement, respectively. See Note 10 – Contingencies and Commitments for further details.
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Summary

The following table summarizes the short-term notes payable balances:

Balance at December 31, 2009 $ 
Add: gross proceeds received in 2010  211,000 
Less: value assigned to warrants issued with notes  (25,140)
Add: amortization of original issue discount  25,140 
Balance at December 31, 2010 $211,000 

The weighted average interest rate on short-term notes payable at December 31, 2010 was 10.2%.

NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE

On April 28, 2009, Wits Basin entered into a convertible debenture with Cabo Drilling (America) Inc., a Washington corporation formerly known as Advanced Drilling, Inc (“Cabo”), pursuant to which Wits Basin issued to Cabo a 12% Convertible Debenture dated April 27, 2009 (the “Debenture”), in the principal amount of $511,590. As this obligation stems from work completed on and around the Bates-Hunter Mine property and is secured by our property (as referenced below), for accounting purposes it is reflected on our financial statements. The Debenture has a maturity date of April 27, 2012, with originally scheduled payments of $150,000 due each anniversary with a final payment due of the remaining balance on the third anniversary. The Debenture is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into shares of Wits Basin common stock at a conversion price of $0.20 per share, subject to standard anti-dilutive adjustments. Any future conversion of this Debenture into Wits Basin common stock would be recorded as a reclass to “Due to Wits Basin” on our books. The Debenture was issued to Cabo in satisfaction of an outstanding payable totaling $451,590 for drilling services performed relating to the Bates-Hunter Mine property. The difference between the face amount of the Debenture and the outstanding payable totaling $60,000 is treated as a discount to the debt and is being amortized to interest expense over the 3-year term of the Debenture.

On April 22, 2010, we made a $15,000 penalty payment to Cabo in order to receive an extension on the first $150,000 anniversary payment that was due April 27, 2010. On September 24, 2010, Wits Basin executed a modification agreement to extend the Debenture (the “Debenture Modification Agreement”). The Debenture Modification Agreement extends the April 27, 2010 payment date and combines it with the April 27, 2011 payment, thereby requiring a single payment of $300,000 plus all accrued interest on April 27, 2011; failure to make such payment shall constitute a default under the terms of the Debenture. The Debenture Modification Agreement further requires that Wits Basin provide 1,500,000 of its owned shares of Standard Gold common stock to be placed with an escrow agent as further collateral pursuant to the Debenture Modification Agreement.

Hunter Bates has guaranteed Wits Basin’s obligations under the Debenture, and further entered into that certain Deed of Trust to Public Trustee, Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Production and Proceeds, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing to provide security for the obligations under the Debenture.
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The following table summarizes the convertible note balance:

Balance at December 31, 2008 $ 
Add: conversion of accrued expenses and additional interest charge  451,590 
Add: amortization of debt discount  13,333 
Balance at December 31, 2009 $464,923 
Add: amortization of debt discount  20,000 
Less: principal payments   
Balance at December 31, 2010  484,923 
Less: current portion  (300,000)
Long-term portion $184,923 

As of December 31, 2010, the outstanding principal balance is $511,590 with accrued interest of $109,992.

NOTE 8 – LONG-TERM NOTES PAYABLE

Long-term limited recourse promissory note – Otten

On June 12, 2008, Hunter Bates completed the acquisition of the Bates-Hunter Mine properties, which included land, buildings, equipment, mining claims and permits, financed through a limited recourse promissory note of Hunter Bates payable to Mr. George Otten (on behalf of all of the Sellers) in the principal amount of Cdn$6,750,000 (the “Otten Note”). The Otten Note required an initial payment of Cdn$250,000 due by December 1, 2008, which was ultimately paid on November 13, 2009. As of December 31, 2010, the outstanding principal balance is Cdn$6,500,000 (approximately $6,519,500 US).

Commencing on April 1, 2010, a quarterly installment of accrued interest plus a Production Revenue Payment (as defined below) became payable. The Otten Note was interest-free until January 1, 2010, and from such date the interest is at a rate of 6% per annum, with a maturity date of December 31, 2015.  The Otten Note balance reflected a discount (valued at $580,534 and fully amortized to interest expense as of December 31, 2009) relating to the recourse note being non-interest bearing until the first payment in 2010. Hunter Bates’ payment obligations under the Otten Note is secured by a deed of trust relating to all of the property acquired in favor of Gilpin County Public Trustee for the benefit of Mr. Otten. Hunter Bates is required to make quarterly principal repayments (each a “Production Revenue Payment”) beginning April 1, 2010, which payment(s) shall equal:

1.For all calendar quarters March 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012, 75% of the profit realized by Hunter Bates for the immediately preceding calendar quarter, and
2.For calendar quarters ending after December 31, 2012, the greater of (a) 75% of the profit realized by Hunter Bates for the relevant calendar quarter or (b) Cdn$300,000.

Furthermore, if Hunter Bates has not been obligated to make a Production Revenue Payment by December 31, 2012, then beginning on April 1, 2013 and continuing on each payment date until Hunter Bates has become obligated to make a Production Revenue Payment, Hunter Bates shall make principal repayments in the amount of Cdn$550,000. Upon Hunter Bates becoming obligated to make a Production Revenue Payment at anytime after April 1, 2013, Hunter Bates shall make Production Revenue Payments in accordance with #2 above.

The Company has not made any of the quarterly interest payments due in 2010 for an aggregate amount due of $380,144. On May 17, 2010, we made a $10,000 penalty payment for an extension on the April 1, 2010 interest payment, deferring it until August 1, 2010. An agreement in principle with Mr. Otten was reached subsequent to December 31, 2010, such that he will not request full payment of past due amounts under the Otten Note and/or declare Hunter Bates in default until after September 2011. In consideration for this agreement, Wits Basin agreed to transfer 300,000 shares of Standard Gold common stock that it holds and a pledge by Wits Basin of up to 1,500,000 shares of Standard Gold’s common stock pursuant to a separate pledge of these shares to Cabo (see Note 7 – Convertible Note Payable).
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The following table summarizes the Otten long-term limited recourse promissory note in US Dollars:

Balance at December 31, 2008 $5,139,637 
Add: unrealized foreign currency loss  916,170 
Add: amortization of original issue discount  375,067 
Less: principal payments  (241,106)
Balance at December 31, 2009  6,189,768 
Add: unrealized foreign currency loss  329,732 
Less: principal payments   
Balance at December 31, 2010 $6,519,500 

Long-term related party promissory note – Wits Basin

In August 2009, Hunter Bates issued a note payable in favor of Wits Basin (at which time held 100% of the equity interest in Hunter Bates) in the principal amount of $2,500,000 (the “Wits Basin Note”) in consideration of various start-up and developments costs and expenses incurred by Wits Basin on its behalf while Hunter Bates and Gregory Gold were consolidated, wholly owned subsidiaries of Wits Basin. The aggregate amount of start-up and developments costs and expenses incurred by Wits Basin prior to the Share Exchange was $6,367,872 with the remaining balance of $3,867,872 being credited to additional paid in capital. The Wits Basin Note is due on December 31, 2013, and calls for quarterly principal and interest payments of $150,000 starting on March 11, 2008,31, 2010. Interest accrues at a rate of 6% compounded per annum.  In the event Hunter Bates generates net revenues in excess of $2,000,000 during any fiscal year or completes one or more financings in the aggregate amount of $10,000,000, Hunter Bates’ payment obligations under the Wits Basin Note will, at the option of Wits Basin, accelerate and become due and payable. The Company currently is in discussions regarding the past due quarterly payments and interest and has received notice from Wits Basin that despite the past due quarterly principal and interest payments, Wits Basin waives its right to demand payment of the outstanding balance for calendar year 2011.

On September 29, 2009, Hunter Bates satisfied an aggregate of $500,000 under the Wits Basin Note through (i) the issuance of 500,000 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 500,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.00 (sold at $0.50 per unit with a total value of $250,000) to a creditor of Wits Basin in satisfaction of certain of Wits Basin’s obligation to such creditor and (ii) the payment to Wits Basin of $250,000.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, interest expense of $120,000 has been charged to operations and is included in accrued interest.

The following table summarizes the Wits Basin long-term note payable:

Balance at December 31, 2008 $ 
Add: issuance of note  2,500,000 
Less: principal payments  (500,000)
Balance at December 31, 2009  2,000,000 
Less: principal payments   
Balance at December 31, 2010  2,000,000 
Less: current portion  (1,200,000)
Long-term portion $800,000 
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Current maturity summary of all long-term debt

For all long-term debt, the scheduled annual maturities for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

2011 $1,200,000 
2012  600,000 
2013  2,406,600 
2014  2,206,600 
2015  2,106,300 
Total $8,519,500 

NOTE 9 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock Issuances

During fiscal 2009, we issued the following shares of our unregistered common stock:
(1)Immediately prior to the completion of the Share Exchange on September 29, 2009, Hunter Bates completed a private placement offering to accredited investors (as that term is defined under Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)) of 500,000 units, each unit consisting of one share of Hunter Bates common stock and one warrant to purchase a share of Hunter Bates common stock at an exercise price of $1.00, at a per unit price of $0.50. Hunter Bates received cash proceeds of $231,672 (net of offering costs totaling $18,328) and used the proceeds to make a payment on the $2,500,000 Wits Basin Note.

(2)We issued 500,000 shares of our unregistered common stock for $250,000 reduction to the $2,500,000 Wits Basin Note.

(3)We issued an aggregate 1,630,000 shares of our unregistered common stock through December 2009 in a unit private placement offering with Wits Basin at $0.50 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and one five-year warrant to purchase a share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $815,000.

During fiscal 2010, we issued the following shares of our unregistered common stock:

(1)In January 2010, we issued 50,000 shares of our unregistered common stock in a private placement offering to an accredited investor (as that term is defined under Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)) at $0.50 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and one five-year warrant to purchase a share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $25,000.

(2)In May 2010, pursuant to a one-year consulting services agreement (which became effective October 2009) we issued 300,000 shares of our unregistered common stock to the consultant. The fair value of the common stock was $300,000, which has been fully expensed.

(3)In September 2010, pursuant to a consulting services agreement (which became effective May 28, 2010) we issued 100,000 shares of our unregistered common stock to the consultant and also terminated the agreement prior to its completion. The fair value of the common stock was $154,000, which has been fully expensed.

(4)On September 14, 2010, the Company appointed Alfred A. Rapetti and Manfred E. Birnbaum to serve as members of our board of directors and in consideration of their appointment to the board, they were each issued 100,000 shares of our unregistered common stock. The fair value of each issuance was $51,000.
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(5)On October 18, 2010, the Company issued 100,000 shares of our unregistered common stock to Donald Stoica in consideration of his serving on the board of directors. The fair value of the issuance was $65,000.

(6)In October 2010, two warrant holders exercised certain warrants and received 1,476,923 shares of our unregistered common stock by surrendering 23,077 of their available shares to pay for the exercise, via the cashless exercise provision.

(7)In December 2010, in a private placement, we accepted subscriptions for 16,000 shares of our unregistered common stock at a price of $0.50 per share and received proceeds of $883 (net of offering costs totaling $7,117).

Option Grants

As of December 31, 2010, 3,000,000 shares of our common stock are available to be granted under our 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, (“2010 Plan”) of which 200,000 are available for future issuances.

See Note 16 – Subsequent Events for additional amendments to the 2010 Plan, which where adopted in 2011.

On April 1, 2010, the Company entered into a Revolving CreditStock Option Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) with Mathis Family Partners, Ltd. (“Mathis”), Lazzeri Family Trust (“Lazzeri”), Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan (“LEP 401k”), La Mirage Trust (“La Mirage”), EARNCO MPPP (“EARNCO”), Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan (“Blueridge”) and Brasel Charitable Remainder Trust (“Brasel”), collectively, they are referredStephen E. Flechner, the Company’s President, whereby the Company issued Mr. Flechner a ten-year option to herein as the “the Lender”, to borrow up to $250,000, evidenced by an unsecured Revolving Loan Note (the “Revolving Loan Note.”) dated March 11, 2008.  In connection with and as a loan fee for the foregoing unsecured credit facility, Mathis, Lazzeri, LEP 401K, La Mirage and EARNCO each received 187,500 unregisteredpurchase 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and Blueridge and Brasel each received 93,750 unregistered shares, respectively,at an exercise price of $0.90 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock for a total of 1,125,000 shares valued at $2,000.

As a result of the Revolving Credit Agreement, Mathis, Lazzeri, LEP 401k, La Mirage, EARNCO, Blueridge, and Brasel own approximately 15.2%, 15.2%, 15.2%, 11.0%, 15.2%, 9.8%, and 9.4%  respectively, of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company.   Accordingly, Mr. Mathis, Mr. Lazzeri and Mr. Brasel directly and indirectly, collectively, own approximately 91.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company

NOTE 3 – DUE TO SHAREHOLDERS

On March 11, 2008, the Company entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) with Mathis Family Partners, Ltd. (“Mathis”), Lazzeri Family Trust (“Lazzeri”), Lazzeri Equity Partners 401K Plan (“LEP 401k”), La Mirage Trust (“La Mirage”), EARNCO MPP. (“EARNCO”), Blueridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan (“Blueridge”) and Brasel Charitable Remainder Trust (“Brasel”), collectively, they are referred to herein as the “the Lender”, to borrow up to $250,000, evidenced by an unsecured Revolving Loan Note (the “Revolving Loan Note.”) dated March 11, 2008.  All amounts borrowed pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement accrue interest at 7% per annum and all principal and accrued but unpaid intereston April 1, 2010.  The option is payable in full on demand of the Lender.  The Revolving Credit Agreement does not obligate the Lender to make any loans but any loans made by the Lender to the Company, up to an outstanding principal balance of $250,000, will be subject to the terms of the Revolving Credit2010 Plan and vests in three equal annual installments, with the first tranche vesting on April 1, 2010.  The vesting of the option shall accelerate (i) at such time the closing price of the Company’s common stock (as quoted on the OTCBB or an exchange) remains at or above $3.00 per share for 30 consecutive days, (ii) upon Mr. Flechner’s death, (iii) upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Employment Agreement andor (iv) upon the Revolving Loan Note.  In connectiontermination of employment for any reason other than Cause.

On April 1, 2010, the Company also entered into a Stock Option Agreement with and asits Chief Executive Officer, Stephen D. King, whereby the Company issued Mr. King a loan fee for the foregoing unsecured credit facility, Mathis, Lazzeri, LEP 401K, La Mirage and EARNCO each received 187,500 unregisteredten-year option to purchase 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and Blueridge and Brasel each received 93,750 unregistered shares, respectively,at an exercise price of $0.90 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock foron April 1, 2010.  The option is subject to the terms of the 2010 Plan and vests in three equal annual installments with the first tranche vesting on April 1, 2010.  The vesting of the option shall accelerate (i) upon Mr. King’s death or (ii) upon the occurrence of a totalChange of 1,125,000 shares valued at $2,000.  At June 30, 2009Control (as defined in the principal balance onoption agreement).  Immediately upon grant, Mr. King transferred his rights to the note was $19,500 with available credit of $230,500.  The note has incurred a total of $2,292 in interest with $888 accrued as of June 30. 2009.Stock Option Agreement to his spouse, Deborah King.

NOTE 4 – INCOME TAXES

Deferred income taxes reflectOn September 14, 2010, the net tax effectsCompany’s Board of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assetsDirectors authorized stock option agreements with Messrs. Rapetti and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

Significant componentsBirnbaum as new members of the Company’s deferred assets and liabilities are as follows:board, whereby they were each granted a ten-year stock option to purchase up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, with such grants becoming effective October 14, 2010, at an exercise price of $0.59 per share. The options vest in equal annual installments of 200,000 shares each over two years, with the first installments vesting September 14, 2011.

  2009  2008 
Income tax provision consisted of the following::      
   Current $2,652   - 
   Deferred $( 2,652)  - 
Income tax provision $-  $- 
On October 18, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock option agreement with Donald Stoica, a member of the Company’s board, whereby Mr. Stoica was granted a ten-year stock option to purchase up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, with such grant becoming effective November 16, 2010, at an exercise price of $0.72 per share. The option vests in equal annual installments of 200,000 shares each over two years, with the first installment vesting October 18, 2011.


The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model as a method for determining the estimated fair value for employee stock awards. Compensation expense for employee stock awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of service awards and for performance based awards, the Company recognizes the expense when the performance condition is probable of being met.
  2009  2008 
Deferred tax assets:      
   Net operating loss carryforwards $148,682  $155,658 
   Less valuation allowance for deferred tax assets $(148,682) $(155,658)
Net deferred tax assets $-  $- 

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The reconciliation
In determining the compensation cost of the options granted during fiscal 2010, the fair value of each option grant had been estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the weighted average assumptions used in these calculations are summarized below:

2010
Risk-free interest rate2.00%
Expected volatility factor145% - 150%
Expected dividend
Expected option term10 years

We recorded $1,101,994 and $0 related to employee stock compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, relating to share options granted and the issuance of common stock. All stock compensation expense is included in general and administrative expense. There was no tax benefit from recording this non-cash expense due to our income tax benefit computedvaluation allowance and due to a portion of the options being incentive stock options. The compensation expense had a $0.05 and $0.00 per share impact on the loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, approximately $1,237,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a period of approximately 21 months.

The following table summarizes information about the Company’s stock options:

  
Number of
Options
  
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Options outstanding - December 31, 2009    $ 
         
Granted  2,800,000   0.79 
Canceled or expired      
Exercised      
Options outstanding - December 31, 2010  2,800,000  $0.79 
         
Options exercisable - December 31, 2010  533,334  $0.90 
         
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2010     $0.79 
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2009     $ 

The following tables summarize information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2010:

  
Options Outstanding
 
           
Range of
Exercise Prices
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value(1)
 
           
$0.59 to $0.90  2,800,000 
9.5 years
 $0.79  $ 
$0.59 to $0.90  2,800,000 
9.5 years
 $0.79  $ 
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Options Exercisable
 
           
Range of
Exercise Prices
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value(1)
 
           
$0.59 to $0.90  533,334 
9.3 years
 $0.90  $ 
$0.59 to $0.90  533,334 
9.3 years
 $0.90  $ 

(1)  The aggregate intrinsic value in the federal taxtable represents the difference between the closing stock price on December 31, 2010 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2010. No options were exercised during 2010.

Stock Warrants

For warrants granted to non-employees in exchange for services, we recorded the fair value of the equity instrument using the Black-Scholes pricing model unless the value of the services is more reliably measurable.

During fiscal 2009, we granted warrant issuances as follows: (i) we issued stock warrants to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share (which includes a cash-less exercise provision) to two accredited investors in consideration of consulting services and finders fees in connection with the private placement and (ii) we issued stock warrants to purchase up to 2,630,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, in connection with our private placements.

During fiscal 2010, we granted the following warrant issuances:

(1)We issued a five-year warrant to purchase up to 50,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, in a private placement offering to an accredited investor, with a fair value of $4,000.

(2)In consideration of a $25,000 loan, we issued a three-year warrant to purchase up to 50,000 shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share, which includes a cash-less exercise provision. The allocated fair value of the warrant totaled $7,921.

(3)In consideration of a $32,000 loan, we issued a two-year warrant to purchase up to 64,000 shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share, which includes a cash-less exercise provision. The allocated fair value of the warrant totaled $17,219.

(4)We issued five-year warrants to two consultants to purchase an aggregate of 250,000 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share, each includes a cash-less exercise provision, with an aggregate fair value of $191,000.

Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the stock purchase warrants granted during 2010, for which the fair value of the services were not more reliably measurable: dividend yield of 0%, risk-free interest rate of 38.01% is as follows:2.0%, expected life equal to the contractual life between two and five years, and volatility of 145% to 150%.
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The following table summarizes information about the Company’s stock purchase warrants outstanding at December 31, 2010:

  2009  2008 
       
Tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate $( 2,652) $61,687 
   Less valuation allowance adjustment $2,652  $( 61,687)
Income tax benefit $-  $- 

  Number  
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  
Range
of
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Remaining
Contractual
Life
Outstanding at December 31, 2008    $  $  
              
Granted  4,130,000   0.64   0.01 – 1.00  
Cancelled or expired          
Exercised          
Outstanding at December 31, 2009  4,130,000   0.64   0.01 – 1.00  
             
Granted  414,000   0.56   0.50 – 1.00  
Cancelled or expired  (23,077)  0.01   0.01  
Exercised  (1,476,923)  0.01   0.01  
Outstanding at December 31, 2010  3,044,000  $0.94  $0.50 – 1.00 
3.9 years
              
Warrants exercisable at December 31, 2010  3,044,000  $0.94  $0.50 – 1.00  

A summary of the valuation allowance is as follows:NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

  2009  2008 
       
Balance at beginning of year $61,687  $24,000 
   Additional for year  -  $37,687 
   Realized for year $( 2,652)  - 
Balance at end of year $59,035  $61,687 

Legal Matters

The Company is subject to legal proceedings in the normal course of business. Management believes these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial statements.

Guarantee and Pledged Collateral of Wits Basin

The Hunter-Bates Mine, including various equipment connected with the mine, has been pledged as collateral for various debts of Wits Basin, our majority shareholder. The total liabilities outstanding on Wits Basin financial statements that has the following tax carry forwardsHunter-Bates Mine as collateral is $9,012,862 at June 30, 2009:December 31, 2010.

YearAmountExpiration Date
Net operating loss
June 30, 20044,846June 30, 2024
June 30, 200551,005June 30, 2025
June 30, 200641,803June 30, 2026
June 30, 200715,370June 30, 2027
June 30, 200835,658June 30, 2028
Total$148,682
Rex Gold Mine project

On September 7, 2010, when we entered into the Rex option agreement, we obtained funds required to make the initial $100,000 non-refundable fee by issuing three short-term promissory notes. Two of the note holders required a personal guarantee and the issuance of net smelter return royalties (NSR). Mr. King has personally guaranteed two of the notes by pledge of 100,000 shares of stock owned by him in LKA International Inc. and the Company has provided a two percent (2%) NSR to be distributed between Mr. King (who is to receive one percent of the NSR) and the two note holders sharing in the other one percent (one note holder receives 0.375% for a $25,000 loan and the other receives 0.625% for a $50,000 loan).

The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent uponNSR means the generation of future taxable income duringvalue for marketable minerals ultimately produced from the periods in which temporary differences become deductible. Future changes in ownership may limitRex project and received by the abilityCompany less the following deductions: (a) all charges made by a smelter, mill or other purchaser including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, treatment, sampling and other charges, penalties and all other deductions; (b) all costs of transportation and insurance of material from Rex project to the purchaser or otherwise, as directed;  (c) all excise severance, sales and/or production taxes applicable for royalty payment; and (d) any other customary out-of-pocket costs of forward sales of Rex project mineral production. Unless and until the Company sells the majority of its interest in the Rex project, the NSR recipients shall not be deemed to utilize these net operating loss carry forwards prior to their expiration.exceed two percent (2%) of the actual cash flow earned by the Company from the Rex project.
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No accrual for this contingency has been recorded at December 31, 2010, because the outcome of the Rex project cannot be determined at this time.

NOTE 511 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONTRANSACTIONS

DuringIn addition to the periodlong-term note payable discussed in Note 8, Wits Basin provides certain general and administrative services (primarily management salary and office rent) for the Company. Amounts charged to operations amounted to $80,290 and $54,151 for the years ended September 30, 2007,December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

In order for the Company to enter into the Rex project option agreement, which required an initial $100,000 non-refundable fee to be made, we entered into three short-term promissory notes, of which two required a related party paid $5,460personal guarantee and the issuance of expensesNSR’s. Stephen D. King, our Chief Executive Officer at that time, provided personal guaranties for the repayment of these two notes.  Mr. King has personally guaranteed the notes by pledge of 100,000 shares of stock owned by him in LKA International Inc (LKAI on OTCBB).  See Note 10 – Contingencies and Commitments for further details.
On April 1, 2010, Wits Basin entered into a consulting agreement with Stephen Flechner, our President, whereby Mr. Flechner would consult with Wits Basin with respect to administrative and operations matters from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. As considerations for his services, Wits Basin granted him a five-year warrant to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of Wits Basin common stock with an exercise price of $0.10 per share.
NOTE 12 – INCOME TAXES

The Company estimates that at December 31, 2010 it had cumulative net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes of approximately $1,966,000 for both federal and state purposes. These carryforwards, if not used, will begin to expire in 2028. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Future ownership changes could significantly further limit the use of the net operating loss (NOL).

Significant components of the Company’s estimated deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31:

Deferred tax assets: 
2010
  
2009
 
Net operating loss carryforwards $728,000  $368,000 
Exploration rights  2,004,000   2,004,000 
Accrued expenses  337,000    
Foreign currency losses (gains)  9,000   (113,000)
Other  12,000   5,000 
Total deferred tax asset  3,090,000   2,264,000 
Valuation allowance  (3,090,000)  (2,264,000)
  $  $ 

The income tax provision consists of the following for the years ended December 31:

  
2010
  
2009
 
Current tax provision $  $ 
Deferred tax provision  (826,000)  (530,000)
Valuation allowance  826,000   530,000 
Total income tax provision $  $ 
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Reconciliation between the statutory rate and the effective tax rate for the years ended December 31:

  
2010
  
2009
 
Federal statutory tax rate  (34.0)%  (34.0)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit  (3.0)%  (3.0)%
Permanent differences  15.8%  7.7%
Valuation allowance  21.2%  29.3%
Effective tax rate      

At December 31, 2010, the Company fully reserved its net deferred tax assets totaling $3,090,000, recognizing that the Company has incurred losses during the last several years and there is no assurance that future years will be profitable.

NOTE 14 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss applicable to common shareholders by the Company, and has agreed not to be reimbursedweighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.  Diluted net loss per common share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented, adjusted for the paymentsdilutive effect of common stock equivalents, consisting of shares that might be issued upon exercise of options, warrants and considerconversion of convertible debt.  In periods where losses are reported, the payments as capital donated to the Company.  The Company has recorded these payments as additional paid-in capital.weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

On November 2, 2007,The following table provides a related partyreconciliation of the Company forgave an interest free loannumerators and denominators used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for the amount of $91,200 made to the Company.  The Company has recorded the forgiveness as additional paid-in capitalyears ended December 31:

  2010  2009 
Basic earnings (loss) per share calculation:      
Net income (loss) to common shareholders $(3,890,271) $(1,806,028)
Weighted average of common shares outstanding  23,499,823   19,275,573 
         
Basic net earnings (loss) per share $(0.17) $(0.09)
         
Diluted earnings (loss) per share calculation:        
Net income (loss) per common shareholders $(3,890,271) $(1,806,028)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  23,499,823   19,275,573 
Stock purchase warrants  (1)  (2)
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  23,499,823   19,275,573 
         
Diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.17) $(0.09)

(1)As of December 31, 2010, we had (i) 2,800,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options and (ii) 3,044,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants. These 5,844,000 shares, which would be reduced by applying the treasury stock method, were excluded from diluted weighted average outstanding shares amount for computing the net loss per common share, because the net effect would be antidilutive for the period presented.
(2)As of December 31, 2009, we had 4,130,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants. These 4,130,000 shares were excluded from diluted weighted average outstanding shares amount for computing the net loss per common share, because the net effect would be antidilutive for the period presented.
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NOTE 15 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
  
December 31,
  
September 28,
2004
(inception) to
December 31,
 
  
2010
  
2009
  
2010
 
          
Supplemental cash flow information:         
Cash paid for interest $54,918  $  $55,751 
Cash paid for income taxes $  $  $ 
             
Disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:            
Long-term debt incurred for the purchase of Bates-Hunter Mine $  $  $6,156,251 
Advances from Wits Basin incurred for purchase of Bates-Hunter Mine $  $  $815,298 
Accrued expenses incurred in connection with purchase of Bates-Hunter Mine $  $  $307,500 
Offset to advances from Wits Basin for common stock purchase $  $  $(10)
Issuance of common stock in lieu of payment on long-term debt $  $250,000  $250,000 
Amounts due to Wits Basin reclassified as additional paid-in capital $  $3,867,872  $3,867,872 
Amounts due to Wits Basin converted into a long-term note payable $  $2,500,000  $2,500,000 
Accrued expenses converted into a convertible note payable $  $451,590  $451,590 
Issuance of equity securities in exchange for prepaid consulting fees $491,000  $  $491,000 

NOTE 616 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Effective January 21, 2011, (i) the Board approved an increase in the total shares of stock which may be issued under the Company’s 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, from 3,000,000 to 13,500,000 and (ii) granted a total of 10,700,000 options from the Plan.

The Company received cash proceeds from certain convertible promissory notes of $1,137,500 (the “Notes”), which Notes include (i) the right to convert into the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001, at a price of $0.50 per share and (ii) the issuance of a two-year stock purchase warrant, with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, at a rate of two (2) warrants per $1 of Notes.  In additional to these cash proceeds, certain short-term note holders rolled their past due principal and interest into Notes totaling $113,939.

Shea Mining & Milling, LLC
On September 11,  2009,March 15, 2011, the Company entered intoclosed a Share Exchange Agreement ("Agreement") under whichseries of transactions, whereby the Company agreed to issue approximately 21,500,000 shares of its common stock in exchange foracquired substantially all of the outstanding common stockassets of Hunter BatesShea Mining Corporation.& Milling, LLC (“Shea Mining”), which assets included the assignment of a lease (with a right to purchase) to operate an assay lab and toll milling facility, with permits and water rights, located in Amargosa Valley, Nevada.  The Agreement is subjectCompany also acquired the rights to four toll-milling contracts for mines and mineral projects located in Nevada, California and Colorado, along with the rights to certain contingenciesmine dumps in Manhattan, Nevada.  In addition, the Company purchased from Shea Mining certain assets located in Tonopah, Nevada, consisting of land, mine tailings, and is expected to close on or about September 25, 2009, although, as a result of the contingencies, there can be no assurance that the share exchange will occur.milling facility. Neither facility was currently in operations.



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Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the Company issued a total of 35 million shares of common stock to the equity holders of Shea Mining in exchange for the Shea Mining assets, resulting in those holders owning an ownership interest of approximately 87% of the currently outstanding common stock, and an approximately 56% ownership interest in the Company on a fully diluted basis. Alfred A. Rapetti, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, has been granted an irrevocable voting proxy for half of the shares issued to the Shea Mining equity holders, which continues until the affected shares are publicly sold after a period of at least six months, and thereafter in accordance with all applicable securities laws. In addition to the issuance of the common stock, the Company also agreed to pay $700,000 to Shea Mining and agreed to assume related closing costs.

The Tonopah property was acquired subject to a $2.5 million existing first deed of trust which was in default at the time of acquisition. As part of the transaction, the holder of the deed of trust, NJB Mining, modified the related note to allow a sixty-day period in which to refinance this mortgage, starting on March 15, 2011.

Simultaneous with these transactions, pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, Wits Basin exchanged 19,713,544 shares of common stock held by them, for 10 million shares of newly created non-voting 5% preferred stock, referred to as the “Series A Preferred Stock.” The Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $10 million, payable only upon certain liquidity events or upon achievement of a market value of our equity equaling $200 million or more.

Wits Basin retained 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which shares are subject to a voting proxy held by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Alfred A. Rapetti, effective until March 15, 2012.  Additionally, the Company obtained the right to transfer the entire interest and related debt of the Bates-Hunter Mine, at any time prior to June 13, 2011, to Wits Basin, in exchange for the cancellation of a promissory note issued by Hunter Bates payable in favor of Wits Basin in the approximate amount of $2.5 million.
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