UNITED STATES

 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2022May 31, 2023

OR

For the transition period from ______to ______

Commission file number: 000-53482

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes ☐ No ☒

Number of shares of issuer’s common stock outstanding as of JanuaryJuly 10, 2023: 72,918,73273,728,263.

Table of Contents

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Nine and Three Months Ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOWS

For the Three Months Ended November 30, 2022 and 2021

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the ThreeNine Months Ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 and 2022

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2022May 31, 2023

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NOTE 1 – GENERAL

Exploration-Stage Company

Since January 1, 2009, the CompanyTexas Mineral Resources Corp. (the “Company”) has been classified as an “exploration stage” company for purposes of Regulation S-K Item 1300 of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Under SEC Regulation S-K Item 1300, companies engaged in significant mining operations are classified into three categories, referred to as “stages” - exploration, development, and production. Exploration stage includes all companies that do not have established reserves in accordance with Item 1300. Such companies are deemed to be “in the search for mineral deposits.” Notwithstanding the nature and extent of development-type or production-type activities that have been undertaken or completed, a company cannot be classified as a development or production stage company unless it has established reserves in accordance with Item 1300.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Texas Mineral Resources Corp. (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”),SEC, and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in our annual report on Form 10-K, for the year ended August 31, 2022, dated November 29, 2022 as filed with the SEC. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as reported in our annual report on Form 10-K, have been omitted.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Texas Mineral Resources Corp and its proportionate interest in the assets, liabilities, and operations of Round Top Mountain Development Company, LLC (“RTMD”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Going Concern

These financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has an accumulated deficit from inception through November 30, 2022,May 31, 2023, of approximately $40,320,00041,945,000 and has yet to achieve profitable operations, and projects further losses in the development of its business.

At November 30, 2022,On May 31, 2023, the Company had a working capital surplus of approximately $2,156,0001,352,000,; however the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. The Company doesn’t expect to generate revenue from operations in the near future.

In accordance with our current projected budget, the Company does not have sufficient capital to fund its share of total cash calls required under the RTMD operating agreement and(“Operating Agreement”) as well as expected general and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023.next twelve months. Failure by the Company to makefund required cash calls to Round TopRTMD would result in significant dilution to its then current RTMD ownership interest (20% ownership interest.as of May 31, 2023). Accordingly, the Company will be required to either raise additional capital to fund its obligations during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023.next twelve months or elect to dilute its ownership interest in RTMD. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise the necessary capital to fund its cash calls and expected general and administrative expenses. No cash calls were required in December 2022 and January 2023 and we have been notified by USARE that there will not be a cash call in February 2023 or Marchrequested during the third fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2023. The Company may also seek to obtain short-term loans from the directors of the Company. Based on these factors, there is substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the issuance date of these financial statements. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2022May 31, 2023

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NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-06, Debt – Debit with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. This ASU simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current U.S. GAAP. Consequently, more convertible debt instruments will be reported as a single liability instrument and more convertible preferred stock as a single equity instrument with no separate accounting for embedded conversion features. The ASU removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception, which will permit more equity contracts to qualify for it. The ASU also simplifies the diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) calculation in certain areas. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 3 – JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS

The Company accounts for its interest in RTMD using the proportionate consolidation method, which is an exception available to entities in the extractive industries, thereby recognizing its pro-rata share of the assets, liabilities, and operations of RTMD in the appropriate classifications in the financial statements.

NOTE 4 – MINERAL PROPERTIES

The following discussion under “RTMD Mineral Properties” provides a history of the ownership and obligations of the Round Top Project, of which we, holdas of May 31, 2023, held a 20% proportionate interest and USA Rare Earth LLC (“USARE”) held an 80% proportionate interest.

RTMD Mineral Properties

August 2010 Lease

On August 17, 2010, the Company executed a new mining lease with the Texas General Land Office covering Sections 7 and 18 of Township 7, Block 71 and Section 12 of Block 72, covering approximately 860 acres at Round Top Mountain in Hudspeth County, Texas. The mining lease issued by the Texas General Land Office gives the Company the right to explore, produce, develop, mine, extract, mill, remove, and market rare earth elements, all other base and precious metals, industrial minerals and construction materials and all other minerals excluding oil, gas, coal, lignite, sulfur, salt, and potash. The term of the lease is nineteen years so long as minerals are produced in paying quantities.

Under the terms of the lease, the Company is obligated to pay the State of Texas a total lease bonus of $142,518. The Company paid $44,718 upon the execution of the lease, and Round Top will pay the remaining $97,800 upon submission of a supplemental plan of operations to conduct mining. Upon the sale of any minerals removed from the Round Top Project, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a $500,000 minimum advance royalty. Thereafter, if paying quantities of minerals are obtained, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a production royalty equal to eight percent of the market value of uranium and other fissionable materials removed and sold from the Round Top Project and six and one quarter percent of the market value of all other minerals removed and sold. If paying quantities have not been obtained, Round Top may pay additional delay rental fees to extend the term of the lease for successive one (1) year periods pursuant to the following schedule: 

Schedule of August 2010 Lease

In August 2022, our joint venture partner paid the State of Texas a delay rental to extend the term of the lease in an amount equal to $134,155.

Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2022May 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

November 2011 Lease

On November 1, 2011, the Company executed a mining lease with the State of Texas covering approximately 90 acres of land that is adjacent to the August 2010 Lease. Under the lease, the Company paid the State of Texas a lease bonus of $20,700 upon the execution of the lease. Upon the sale of minerals removed from the Round Top Project, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a $50,000 minimum advance royalty. Thereafter, if paying quantities of minerals are obtained, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a production royalty equal to eight percent of the market value of uranium and other fissionable materials removed and sold from the Round Top Project and six and one quarter percent of the market value of all other minerals. If paying quantities have not been obtained, Round Top may pay additional delay rental fees to extend the term of the lease for successive one (1) year periods pursuant to the following schedule:

Schedule of November 2011 Lease

In August 2022, our joint venture partner paid the State of Texas a delay rental to extend the term of the lease in an amount equal to $13,500.

March 2013 Lease

On March 6, 2013, the Company purchased the surface lease at the Round Top Project, known as the West Lease, from the Southwest Wildlife and Range Foundation (since renamed the Rio Grande Foundation) for $500,000 cash and 1,063,830 shares of common stock valued at $500,000. The Company also agreed to support the Foundation through an annual payment of $45,000 for ten years to support conservation efforts within the Rio Grande Basin, particularly Lake Amistad, a large and well-known fishing lake near Del Rio, Texas. The West Lease comprises approximately 54,990 acres. Most importantly, the purchase of the surface lease provides the Company unrestricted surface access for the potential development and mining of the Round Top Project.

October 2014 Surface Option and Water Lease

On October 29, 2014, the Company announced the execution of agreements with the Texas General Land Office securing the option to purchase the surface rights covering the potential Round Top project mine and plant areas and, separately, a lease to develop the water necessary for the potential Round Top Project mine operations. The option to purchase the surface rights covers approximately 5,670 acres over the mining lease and the additional acreage adequate to site all potential heap leaching and processing operations as currently anticipated by the Company. Round

Top may exercise the option for all or part of the option acreage at any time during the sixteen-year primary term of the mineral lease. The option can be maintained through annual payments of $10,000. The purchase price will be the appraised value of the surface at the time of option exercise. All annual payments have been made as of the date of this filing.

The ground water lease secures the right to develop the ground water within a 13,120-acre lease area located approximately 4 miles from the Round Top deposit. The lease area contains five existing water wells. It is anticipated that all potential water needs for the Round Top project mine operations would be satisfied by the existing wells covered by this water lease. This lease terms include an annual minimum production payment of $5,000 prior to production of water for the operation. After initiation of production Round Top will pay $0.95 per thousand gallons or $20,000 annually, whichever is greater. This lease remains in effect so long as the mineral lease is in effect.

Santa Fe Gold Corporation

In November 2021, the Company entered into a mineral exploration and option agreement with Santa Fe Gold Corporation (“Santa Fe”). Under the option agreement, the Company and Santa Fe plan to pursue, negotiate and subsequently enter into a joint venture agreement to jointly explore and develop a target silver property to be selected by the Company among patented and unpatented mining claims held by Santa Fe within the Black Hawk Mining District in Grant County, New Mexico. Completion of a joint venture agreement, if any, is subject to the successful outcome of a multi-phase exploration plan leading to a bankable feasibility study to be undertaken in the near future by the Company. Under the contemplated terms of the proposed joint venture agreement, the Company would be project operator and initially own 50.5% of the joint venture while Santa Fe would initially own 49.5%. Additional terms of the joint venture are expected to be negotiated between the Company and Santa Fe in the future. 

Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2022May 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

Under the terms of the option agreement, the Company plans to conduct a district-wide evaluation among the patented and unpatented claims held by Santa Fe, consisting of geologic mapping, sampling, trenching, radiometric surveying, geophysics, drilling and/or other methods as warranted. Based on the district-wide evaluation, the Company will designate one 80-acre tract as the “project area” and commence detailed exploration work. The property covered in the option agreement is approximately 1,300 acres and covers approximately 75% of the known mining district. The area to be studied also includes a two-mile radius “area of interest.” The option agreement provides the Company with the right to designate any properties within the “area of interest” as “project area” properties. The term of the option is for so long as the Company continues to conduct exploration activities in the Project Area and can be exercised on 60 days’ notice to Santa Fe.

NOTE 5 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, and 10,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of $0.001 per share.

All shares of common stock have equal voting rights and, when validly issued and outstanding, are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share in all matters to be voted upon by shareholders. Shares of common stock have no pre-emptive, subscription, conversion or redemption rights and may be issued only as fully paid and non-assessable shares. Holders of common stock are entitled to equal ratable rights to dividends and distributions with respect to the common stock, as may be declared by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) out of funds legally available. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining available for distribution to them after payment or provision for all liabilities and any preferential liquidation rights of any preferred stock then outstanding.

In October 2022, we issued 26,833 shares of common stock related to Directordirector fees earned and expensed during the year ended August 31, 2022.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2022, the Company recognized stock compensation and a corresponding charge to additional paid-in capital in the amount of $49,16349,165 for director’s fees earned during the quarter. The Company issued the related 27,49622,859 shares of common stock in December 2022.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2022, the Company granted a total of 30,000 stock options, with an exercise price of $0.30 per share and a fair value of $55,310 on the date of grant to a consultant. The fair value of the options was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 4.00% (ii) estimated volatility of 201.75% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of all options of 5 years. The Company recognized the full $55,310 as compensation expense during the three months ended November 30, 2022.

During the quarter ended February 28, 2023, the Company recognized stock compensation and a corresponding charge to additional paid-in capital in the amount of $39,502. The Company issued the related 37,313 shares of common stock in March 2023.

During the quarter ended February 28, 2023, the Company granted a total of 30,000 stock options, with an exercise price of $1.97 per share and a fair value of $37,905 on the date of grant to a consultant. The fair value of the options was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 4.00% (ii) estimated volatility of 201.75% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of all options of 5 years. The Company recognized the full $37,905 as compensation expense during the three months ended February 28, 2023.

On March 3, 2023, the Company granted options to purchase up to 500,000 shares of common stock to our Board Chairman for efforts related to negotiating the amended and restated option agreement and other consulting services, with an exercise price of $1.31 per share and a fair value of $637,548 on the grant date. The fair value of the options was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 5.00% (ii) estimated volatility of 193.88% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of all options of 5 years. The Company recognized the full $637,548 as compensation expense during the three months ended May 31, 2023.

During the quarter ended May 31, 2023, the Company recognized stock compensation and a corresponding charge to additional paid-in capital in the amount of $39,500 for director’s fees earned during the quarter. The Company issued 37,313 of the related 49,540 shares of common stock in April 2023 and the remaining 12,227 shares in June 2023.

Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

May 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

During the quarter ended May 31, 2023, the Company granted options to purchase up to 30,000 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $1.97 per share and a fair value of $28,652 on the date of grant to a consultant. The fair value of the options was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 4.00% (ii) estimated volatility of 201.75% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of all options of 5 years. The Company recognized the full $28,652 as compensation expense during the three months ended May 31, 2023.

During the quarter ended May 31, 2023, the holders of 110,000 common stock options were exercised for total cash consideration of $38,000. The exercise price of the common stock options ranged from $0.22 to $0.45.

In January 2020, the Company entered into three separate consulting agreements for total consideration of 699,999 shares of common stock (233,333 per agreement). The common stock underlying the agreements had a total value of $448,000, based on the $0.64 quoted market price of the common stock on the agreement date. The right to receive the common stock is subject to ratable vesting over a 24-month period and at August 31, 2022, all 699,999 shares had vested and 87,501 had been issued. The consultants had requested that the Company hold the remaining shares issuable under the agreements in trust to allow the consultants to request their shares as they vest. During the three months ended May 31, 2023, the Company issued the remaining 612,498 shares under the agreement.

NOTE 6 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In December 2022, we issued 22,679 shares of common stockOn June 26, 2023, the Company, USARE and the manager amended and restated the Operating Agreement and the following material amendments to our directors for accrued Director fees earned from September through November 2022.the Operating Agreement were adopted:

Material Amendments

Cash Calls

On the basis of the adopted program and budget then in effect, the manager will submit to each member monthly cash calls at least 10 days before the last day of each month, and within 10 days of receipt, (a) USARE will pay to RTMD, as an additional capital contribution, its proportionate share of the estimated cash requirements based on its interest and (b) the Company will either (i) pay to RTMD, as an additional capital contribution, its proportionate share of the estimated cash requirements based on its interest, or (ii) deliver to RTMD a written notice indicating what amount, if any, of the applicable estimated cash requirements that the Company will contribute (the “Notice of Non-Contribution”). Failure by the Company to deliver payment of its proportionate share of the estimated cash requirements, as an additional capital contribution, or to deliver a Notice of Non-Contribution within the 10 day period shall automatically be considered a “Deemed Non-Contribution” and shall have the same effect as if the Company provided a timely Notice of Non-Contribution with respect to non-contribution of its entire proportionate share of the applicable cash call.

Remedies for Failure to Meet Cash Calls

Non-Contribution. Capital contributions only will be made to fund programs and budgets. If the Company does not contribute all or any portion of any additional capital contribution that it is required to contribute pursuant to a Notice of Non-Contribution or a Deemed Non-Contribution (such unfunded amount shall be deemed the “Shortfall Amount”), then USARE shall fund the entire Shortfall Amount within 5 business days after the Notice of Non-Contribution or Deemed Non-Contribution.

Dilution. Upon the contribution of the Shortfall Amount by USARE, the interests of the members will be recalculated based on the adjustment provision set forth below in the sub-heading “– Adjustment of Interests”.

Maximum Dilution. The dilution of the Company shall not fall below a 3% interest in RTMD (the “Minimum Percentage Interest”). Upon the contribution by USARE of a Shortfall Amount which otherwise would result in a dilution of the Company below the Minimum Percentage Interest, USARE will receive a priority distribution of available cash, in addition to a distribution of available cash to which USARE otherwise is entitled to receive as a result of its proportionate additional capital contribution pursuant to the applicable cash call request, up to the Shortfall Amount that would have resulted in the Company’s interest being further diluted but for the Minimum Percentage Interest (the “Priority Distribution”). The Priority Distribution will continue until USARE has been reimbursed for its contribution of the Shortfall Amount that would have resulted in the Company having an interest below the Minimum Percentage Interest, after which time the members shall receive distributions of available cash pro rata in proportion to their respective interests.

Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

May 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

Adjustment of Interests.

If USARE contributes the Shortfall Amount, then the then current interest of the Company will be reduced (subject to the Minimum Percentage Interest), effective as of each cash call under an additional capital contribution for the applicable program and budget, by a fraction, expressed as a percentage:

●            the numerator of which equals the Shortfall Amount actually funded by USARE; and

●            the denominator of which equals the market capitalization of the Company.

Distributions

Cash in excess of authorized reserves will be distributed to the members pro-rata in proportion to their respective interests on a periodic basis as determined by the management committee. RTMD will be required to make tax distributions to each member. Once USARE has been paid the Priority Distribution, if applicable, all distributions made in connection with the sale or exchange of all or substantially all of RTMD’s assets and all distributions made in connection with the liquidation of RTMD will be made to the members pro-rata in accordance with their respective interests.

July Cash Call

On June 28, 2023, we notified USARE that we had elected not to contribute our proportionate interest of $166,800 in cash to satisfy our portion of the July 2023 aggregate cash call of $834,000, but had elected to reduce our RTMD ownership interest from 20% to 19.951% pursuant to the dilution mechanism in the June 2023 amended Operating Agreement.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context requires otherwise, references to “Texas Mineral Resources Corp,” “the Company” “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Texas Mineral Resources Corp. You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report.report as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may also contain statistical data and estimates we obtained from industry publications and reports generated by third parties. Although we believe that the publications and reports are reliable, we have not independently verified their data.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the exhibits attached hereto contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Such forward-looking statements concern our anticipated results and developments in our operations in future periods, planned exploration and development of our properties, plans related to our business and other matters that may occur in the future. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “estimates” or “intends”, or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, include, but are not limited to:

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation:

This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the Company’s forward-looking statements. Some of the important risks and uncertainties that could affect forward-looking statements are described further under the section headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Quarterly Report.Report, as well as in the Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. We qualify all the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report by the foregoing cautionary statements.

In light of these risks and uncertainties, many of which are described in greater detail elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, as well as in the Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, there can be no assurance that the events predicted in forward-looking statements contained in the Quarterly Report will in fact transpire.

An investment in our Common Stockcommon stock involves significant risks, including the risk of a loss of your entire investment. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described herein before purchasing our Common Stock.common stock. The risks set forth herein are not the only ones facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties may exist and others could arise that could also adversely affect our business, financial condition, operations and prospects. If any of the risks set forth herein actually materialize, our business, financial condition, prospects and operations would suffer. In such event, the value of our Common Stockcommon stock would decline, and you could lose all or a substantial portion of your investment.

Going Concern

These financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has an accumulated deficit from inception through November 30, 2022,May 31, 2023, of approximately $40,320,000$41,945,000 and has yet to achieve profitable operations, and projects further losses in the development of its business.

At November 30, 2022,On May 31, 2023, the Company had a working capital surplus of approximately $2,156,000,$1,352,000, however the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due.

In accordance with our current projected budget, the Company does not have sufficient capital to fund its total cash calls See “Liquidity and expected general and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. Failure by the Company to make required cash calls to Round Top would result in significant dilution to its 20% ownership interest. Accordingly, the Company will be required to raise additional capital to fund its obligations during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 as well as during the quarter ending November 30, 2023. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise the necessary capital to fund its cash calls and expected general and administrative expenses. No cash calls were required in December 2022 and January 2023 and we have been notified by USARE that there will not be a cash call in February or March 2023. Based on these factors, there is substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concernCapital Resources” below for a perioddiscussion of our liquidity and capital needs for the next twelve months from the issuance date of these financial statements. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.months.

Overview

We are a mining company engaged in the business of the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. We currently own a 19.951% membership interest in RTMD (as of May 31, 2023 we held a 20% membership interest in RTMD,RTMD), which entity holds two mineral property leases with the Texas General Land Office to explore and develop a 950-acre rare earths project located in Hudspeth County, Texas, known(referred to as the Round“Round Top Project.Project” or the “Project”). The leases, originally signed with primary terms of approximately 19 and 18 years, each currently have remaining terms of approximately eight years and provisions for automatic renewal if Round Top is in production. RTMD also holds prospecting permits covering 9,345 acres adjacent to the Round Top Project. The strategy of RTMD is to develop a metallurgical process to concentrate or otherwise extract the metals from the Round Top Project’s rhyolite, conduct additional engineering, design, geotechnical work, and permitting necessary for a bankable feasibility study and then to extract mineral resources from the Round Top Project. The Round Top Project has not established as of the date hereof that any of the properties contain any probable mineral reserves or proven mineral reserves under Item 1300 of Regulation S-K.

Rare earth elements (“REE”) are a group of chemically similar elements that usually are found together in nature – they are referred to as the “lanthanide series.” These individual elements have a variety of characteristics that are critical in a wide range of technologies, products, and applications and are critical inputs in existing and emerging applications. Without these elements, multiple high-tech technologies would not be possible. These technologies include:

Because of these applications, global demand for REE is projected to steadily increase due to continuing growth in existing applications and increased innovation and development of new end uses. Interest in developing resources domestically has become a strategic necessity as there is limited production of these elements outside of China. Our ability to raise additional funds to continue to fund our participation interest in the Round Top Project may be impacted by future prices for REEs.

The Company accounts for its interest in RTMD using the proportionate consolidation method, which is an exception available to entities in the extractive industries, thereby recognizing its pro-rate share of the assets, liabilities, and operations of RTMD in the appropriate classifications in the financial statements.

USARE has been working diligently to complete the preliminary feasibility study (“PFS”) that was originally anticipated to have been completed in 2022; however, various technical improvements have caused USARE to rework portions of the study with the goal to improve capex, opex, and throughput in certain sections of the PFS. We believe USARE is making progress towards completion of the PFS with the goal to maximize its economic impact. There can be no assurance that any results of the PFS will be positive or lead to commercialization of the project.

USA Rare Earth Agreement

In August 2018, the Company and Morzev Pty. Ltd. (“Morzev”) entered into an agreement (the “2018 Option Agreement”) whereby Morzev was granted the exclusive right to earn and acquire a 70% interest in the Company’s Round Top Project by financing $10 million of expenditures in connection with the Project, increasable to an 80% interest for an additional $3 million payment to the Company. Morzev began operating asIn August 2019, the Company and USA Rare Earth, LLC (“USARE”) and in May 2019 notified the Company that it was nominating USARE as the optionee under the terms of the 2018 Option Agreement. In August 2019, the Company and USARE entered into an amended and restated option agreement as further amended onin June 29, 2020 (the “2019 Option Agreement” and collectively with the 2018 Option Agreement, the “Option Agreement”), whereby the Company restated its agreement to grant USARE the exclusive right to earn and acquire a 70% interest, increasable to an 80% interest, in the Round Top Project. The 2019 Option Agreement has substantially similar terms to the 2018 Option Agreement:

OnTop. In May 17, 2021, and in accordance with the terms of the Option Agreement, the Company and USARE entered into a contribution agreement (“Contribution Agreement”) whereby each of the Company and USARE contributed assets to Round Top Mountain Development, LLC (“RTMD”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, in exchange for their ownership interests in RTMD, of which the Company now ownsa membership interestsinterest equating to 20% of RTMD issued to the Company and USARE ownsa membership interestsinterest equating to 80% of RTMD.RTMD issued to USARE. Concurrently therewith, the Company and USARE, as the two members, entered into a limited liability company agreement (“Operating Agreement”) governing the operations of RTMD which contains customary and industry standard terms as contemplated by the Option Agreement. USARE will serve asis the manager of RTMD and Mr. Gorski, on behalf of the Company, will serve as one of the three members of the management committee.

In connection with USARE meeting its obligations to acquire a 70% interest in the Round Top Project and exercising its right to an additional 10% interest, the Company received total consideration of approximately $3,728,000, consisting of the $3 million upon exercise of the option and approximately $728,000 in previous advances to the Company by USARE, and derecognized 80% of the carrying amount of mineral properties, or approximately $402,000. The resulting gain on sale of interest in mineral properties in the amount of approximately $3,326,000 was recognized during the quarter ended May 31, 2021.RTMD.

Upon entry into the Contribution Agreement, the Company assigned the following contracts and assets to RTMD in exchange for its 20% membership interest in RTMD:

and USARE assigned the following assets to RTMD (or the Company, as applicable) for its 80% membership interest in RTMD:

On June 26, 2023, the Company, USARE and the manager amended and restated the Operating Agreement and the following material amendments to the Operating Agreement were adopted:

Cash Calls

On the basis of the adopted program and budget then in effect, the manager will submit to each member monthly cash calls at least 10 days before the last day of each month, and within 10 days of receipt, (a) USARE will pay to RTMD, as an additional capital contribution, its proportionate share of the estimated cash requirements based on its interest and (b) the Company will either (i) pay to RTMD, as an additional capital contribution, its proportionate share of the estimated cash requirements based on its interest, or (ii) deliver to RTMD a written notice indicating what amount, if any, of the applicable estimated cash requirements that the Company will contribute (the “Notice of Non-Contribution”). Failure by the Company to deliver payment of its proportionate share of the estimated cash requirements, as an additional capital contribution, or to deliver a Notice of Non-Contribution within the 10 day period shall automatically be considered a “Deemed Non-Contribution” and shall have the same effect as if the Company provided a timely Notice of Non-Contribution with respect to non-contribution of its entire proportionate share of the applicable cash call.

Remedies for Failure to Meet Cash Calls

Non-Contribution. Capital contributions only will be made to fund programs and budgets. If the Company does not contribute all or any portion of any additional capital contribution that it is required to contribute pursuant to a Notice of Non-Contribution or a Deemed Non-Contribution (such unfunded amount shall be deemed the “Shortfall Amount”), then USARE shall fund the entire Shortfall Amount within 5 business days after the Notice of Non-Contribution or Deemed Non-Contribution.

Dilution. Upon the contribution of the Shortfall Amount by USARE, the interests of the members will be recalculated based on the adjustment provision set forth below in the sub-heading “– Adjustment of Interests”.

Maximum Dilution. The dilution of the Company accounts for itsshall not fall below a 3% interest in RTMD using(the “Minimum Percentage Interest”). Upon the contribution by USARE of a Shortfall Amount which otherwise would result in a dilution of the Company below the Minimum Percentage Interest, USARE will receive a priority distribution of available cash, in addition to a distribution of available cash to which USARE otherwise is entitled to receive as a result of its proportionate consolidation method, which is an exception availableadditional capital contribution pursuant to entitiesthe applicable cash call request, up to the Shortfall Amount that would have resulted in the extractive industries, thereby recognizingCompany’s interest being further diluted but for the Minimum Percentage Interest (the “Priority Distribution”). The Priority Distribution will continue until USARE has been reimbursed for its pro-rate sharecontribution of the Shortfall Amount that would have resulted in the Company having an interest below the Minimum Percentage Interest, after which time the members shall receive distributions of available cash pro rata in proportion to their respective interests.

Adjustment of Interests.

If USARE contributes the Shortfall Amount, then the then current interest of the Company will be reduced (subject to the Minimum Percentage Interest), effective as of each cash call under an additional capital contribution for the applicable program and budget, by a fraction, expressed as a percentage:

●           the numerator of which equals the Shortfall Amount actually funded by USARE; and

●           the denominator of which equals the market capitalization of the Company.

Distributions

Cash in excess of authorized reserves will be distributed to the members pro-rata in proportion to their respective interests on a periodic basis as determined by the management committee. RTMD will be required to make tax distributions to each member. Once USARE has been paid the Priority Distribution, if applicable, all distributions made in connection with the sale or exchange of all or substantially all of RTMD’s assets liabilities, and operationsall distributions made in connection with the liquidation of RTMD will be made to the members pro-rata in accordance with their respective interests.

Other material terms of the Operating Agreement that remain unchanged are as follows:

Management.

A management committee will make the major decisions of RTMD, such as approval of the respective program and budget, and the manager will implement such decisions. The management committee consists of three representatives of the members, with two being appointed by USARE and one by the Company (initially being Dan Gorski). The representatives vote the ownership percentage interests of their appointing member.

Management Committee Meetings.

Meetings will be held every three months unless otherwise agreed. For matters before the management committee that require a vote, voting is by simple majority except for certain “major decisions” that require a unanimous vote. So long as the Company maintains a 15% or greater ownership interest, the nine decisions identified in the appropriate classificationsbullet points below require unanimous approval. If the Company’s ownership interest falls below 15%, the number of unanimous decisions is reduced to five (being the first five bullet points below). If the Company is acquired by a REE mining company or sells its ownership interest to a REE mining company, in each case who elects a majority of the financial statements.Company’s board, this unanimous approval requirement can be suspended by USARE, at its option. The major decisions requiring unanimous approval, as set forth above, are:

Manager.

The manager will manage, direct and control operations in accordance with program and budget, will prepare and present to the management committee a proposed program and budget, and will generally oversee and implement all of the day to day activities of RTMD. The manager will conduct necessary equipment and materials procurement and property and equipment maintenance activities, with all operations to be conducted in accordance with adopted program and budget.

Permitted Transfers.

Certain transfers are permitted under the Operating Agreement, including transfers to affiliates or through certain mergers or other forms of business reorganization. A member may also encumber its ownership interest provided that if the ownership interest is foreclosed upon, the other member has a pre-emptive right to acquire such ownership interest at the foreclosure sale. If the transfer is a “permitted transfer,” the transferee is automatically admitted as a member; otherwise unless the other member agrees, the transferee is only an economic interest holder with no voting or other rights held by a member.

Right of First Offer.

If a member desires to transfer all or a portion of its ownership interest to a third party (other than a permitted transfer), it may do that without the consent of the other member so long as it gives the other member the first right to purchase its ownership interest on the same terms. If the other member does not elect to purchase the ownership interest on such terms, the member may sell its ownership interest on such terms and the transfer will be a permitted transfer.

Drag-Along Right.

If USARE accepts a bona fide offer to purchase its entire ownership interest and all other rights under the Operating Agreement from an unrelated third party, the Company will then be obligated to sell its entire ownership interest and all other rights under the Operating Agreement to the unrelated third party on the same terms and conditions as are accepted by USARE.

Santa Fe Project

In November 2021, the Company entered into a mineral exploration and option agreement with Santa Fe Gold Corporation (“Santa Fe”). Under the option agreement, the Company and Santa Fe plan to pursue, negotiate and subsequently enter into a joint venture agreement to jointly explore and develop a target silver property to be selected by the Company among patented and unpatented mining claims held by Santa Fe within the Black Hawk Mining District in Grant County, New Mexico. Completion of a joint venture agreement, if any, is subject to the successful outcome of a multi-phase exploration plan leading to a bankable feasibility study to be undertaken in the near future by the Company. Under the contemplated terms of the proposed joint venture agreement, the Company would be project operator and initially own 50.5% of the joint venture while Santa Fe would initially own 49.5%. Additional terms of the joint venture are expected to be negotiated between the Company and Santa Fe in the future. 

Under the terms of the option agreement, the Company plans to conduct a district-wide evaluation among the patented and unpatented claims held by Santa Fe, consisting of geologic mapping, sampling, trenching, radiometric surveying, geophysics, drilling and/or other methods as warranted. Based on the district-wide evaluation, the Company will designate one 80-acre tract as the “project area” and commence detailed exploration work. The property covered in the option agreement is approximately 1,300 acres and covers approximately 75% of the known mining district. The area to be studied also includes a two-mile radius “area of interest.” The option agreement provides the Company with the right to designate any properties within the “area of interest” as “project area” properties. The term of the option is for so long as the Company continues to conduct exploration activities in the Project Area and can be exercised on 60 days’ notice to Santa Fe.

Additionally, in November 2021, the Company entered into a financing and purchase option agreement with Greentech Minerals Holdings, Inc. (“Greentech”); however, Greentech determined not to pursue this financing option. The Company is currently pursuing other financing sources.

There can be no assurance any joint venture agreement or financing agreement will be consummated, or that this project will materialize.materialize, or if it materializes that it will be commercially viable. 

The Black Hawk district is one of a famous, but rare, geologic type of mineral deposit typically characterized by small but high-grade ore bodies often containing silver, cobalt, nickel, uranium and arsenic. Silver principally occurs in “native” form. The district was discovered in the early 1880’s and mining was active until the collapse of the silver price after it was de-monetized in 1892. Because of their small size and random distribution, the small lens like “ore shoots” are practically impossible to locate by conventional exploration methods. If a method of finding these ore bodies can be developed, of which there is no assurance, we believe economic potential may exist.

Based on comparison with the mining districts in Europe and Canada, and the history and geology of the Black Hawk district, we are intrigued by this district. Because of their small size and random distribution these “lenses” cannot be cost effectively located and developed by surface drill holes from the surface. However, because of the high silver, nickel and cobalt grades historically present in these types of veins, we believe that there is a possibility that they potentially contain enough metal to be electrically conductive, thus could be detectable by geophysical methods. The geophysical method holding the highest potential for detecting these “ore shoots” is believed to be the time domain electromagnetic (TDEM) system. TDEM has proven effective in locating large and deeply buried massive sulfide ore deposits. A system marketed by Zonge International, as NANOTEM, is used to detect small metal objects such as pipe, tanks and unexploded ordinance. We believe that the targets sought at Black Hawk fall between the capabilities of these two applications. It was decided to modify the small scale TDEM method, NANOTEM, to this survey.

A trial scoping survey was conducted in June 2021. Based on preliminary assessment, it was decided to modify and expand this survey. Lines were carefully laid out, surveyed and brush cut to facilitate accurate station placement. The initial “scoping” survey had indicated anomalous conductivity along the southeast margin of Alhambra current loops, and the Phase 2 arrays were extended 250 feet to the east-south-east to cover this area. This follow up survey was completed in February 2022. Potential electrical conductors were identified of sufficient size and depth extension to be regarded as drill “targets.” Further processing and analysis of these data is in progress. A third phase of geophysical investigation was planned and carried out in February 2023. There is no assurance that this project is economically feasible or that any further exploration will be conducted.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At November 30, 2022,On May 31, 2023, our accumulated deficit was approximately $40,320,000$41,945,000 and our cash position was approximately $1,844,000.$1,375,000. We had a working capital surplus of approximately $2,156,000.$1,352,000. Round Top has not commenced commercial production on the Round Top Project. We have no revenues from operations and anticipate we will have no operating revenues until we place one or more of our properties into production. All properties are in the exploration stage.

During the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 and the quarternine months ended November 30, 2022,May 31, 2023, we funded approximately $1,937,000 and $386,000, respectively, to Round TopRTMD pursuant to our funding obligations set forth in the Operating Agreement. USARE funded approximately $8,402,000 and $1,545,600, respectively, to RTMD in connection with advancing the Round Top Project.

During the currentfourth quarter of this fiscal year, Round Top is expectedRTMD notified the Company and USARE of a July 2023 capital call in the aggregate amount of $834,000 and, on June 28, 2023, we notified USARE that we had elected not to contribute our proportionate interest of $166,800 in cash to satisfy our portion of the July 2023 aggregate cash call of $834,000, but had elected to have USARE fund our portion and to reduce our RTMD ownership interest from 20% to 19.951% pursuant to the expenditure of approximately $77.1 milliondilution mechanism in the June 2023 amended Operating Agreement. We expect that there will likely be additional capital calls during the next 12 months, as RTMD plans to continue its efforts towards completing a bankable feasibility study which includes work to optimize the leaching and developing of the CIX/CIC processing of the Round Top Project. Initial process design work will be carried out at USARE’s facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Pending completion of the initial process development, this facility willmay either be relocated to or replicated at the Round Top Project where a pilot plant is expected to be established. This work willmay consist of mining and crushing approximately 40,000 tonnes of rhyolite and setting up and equipping a facility to conduct pilot plant scale heap leaching. It is estimated that the Round Top Project will require additional time and further expenditure to complete a bankable feasibility study. Our funding requirement is planned to be approximately $15.4 millionEach of the expected expenditures by Round Top during our current fiscal year,Company and USARE will be responsible to fund their pro-rata share of which we funded approximately $386,000 during the quarter ended November 2022. No cash calls were required in December 2022these expenses, and January 2023 andunless we have been notified bysufficient cash to fund our pro rata share, we will likely request that USARE that there will not be a cash callfund our pro-rata share of the obligation and reduce our RTMD ownership interest pursuant to the dilution mechanism established in February or March 2023.the June 23 amendment to the Operating Agreement. As of the date hereof, we don’t know the amount of expenditures for the RTMD budget for the next 12 months.

We do not have sufficient cash on hand to fund our portion of the Round Top Budgetbudget for the next 12 months, assuming that capital calls are requested during our current fiscal year.this period. Therefore, we will either (i) need to raise additional funding to implement our business strategy and to continue to fund our portion of the Round Top Budget,budget or (ii) elect to have USARE fund our portion and then reduce our interest in RTMD pursuant to the dilution mechanism set forth in the June 2023 amendment to the Operating Agreement. Additionally, we will likely need to raise additional capital during the next 12 months to fund our corporate business strategy and general and administrative expenses, the failure of which would result in dilution of our ownership interest in RTMD (which could be significant) and could further cause us to curtail or cease our operations. Theoperations or otherwise adversely affect us. If we determine to reduce our ownership interest in RTMD, we would conserve cash and not dilute the common stock holders of the Company through equity financings at the Company level. If we elect to raise equity capital at the Company level, the most likely source of future financing presently available to us is through the sale of our securities. Any sale of our shares of Common Stockcommon stock will result in dilution of equity ownership to existing stockholders. This means that if we sell shares of Common Stock,common stock, more shares will be outstanding and each existing stockholder will own a smaller percentage of the shares then outstanding. Alternatively, weWe may rely on debt financing (which could be in the form of convertible debt) and assume debt obligations that require us to make substantial interest and capital payments. Also, we may issue or grant warrants or options in the future pursuant to which additional shares of Common Stockcommon stock may be issued. Exercise of such warrants or options (or conversion of debt) will result in dilution of equity ownership to our existing stockholders. We have no firm commitment with respect to obtaining debt or equity financing and, accordingly, we will be reliant upon a best efforts financing strategy. Accordingly, there is no assurance that we will be able to raise necessary capital to fund either (i) our portion of the Round Top Budgetbudget (in which event we would elect to have USARE fund our portion of the cash contributions and agree to allow our interest in RTMD to be reduced per the June 2023 amended Operating Agreement) or (ii) our general administrative expenses during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023.next 12 months.

Results of Operations

ThreeNine months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021

Grant IncomeGeneral and Revenue

Grants receivedWe had no operating revenues during the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022. We are not currently profitable. As a result of ongoing operating losses, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $41.9 million as of May 31, 2023.

Operating expenses, other income (expenses) and resulting losses from governmentOperations.

We incurred exploration costs for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, in the amount of approximately $721,000 and $1,102,000, respectively. The expenditures for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and the nine months ended May 31, 2022 were primarily for leaching at the Round Top lab and to a limited extent, exploration costs for the Black Hawk project in New Mexico. For the nine months ended May 31, 2022, significant costs were incurred for Round Top as a result of mining and transporting approximately 30,000 metric tonnes of rhyolite from the deposit site to the planned demonstration plant site. There was also considerable earth work done at the site of the production plant to divert storm runoff water. In addition, we began contracting various consulting groups to commence the designing of the Round Top mine, heap leaching plant and processing plant. During the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, exploration expenditures for mining activities at Round Top were funded by RTMD. We account for our interest in RTMD under the proportional consolidation method. Under the proportional consolidation method, we record our share of expenses of RTMD within the income statement in the same line items that we would if we were to consolidate our financial statements with RTMD. During the nine months ended May 31, 2023, we spent approximately $256,000 on project related costs for the Santa Fe Project that commenced during the current fiscal year.

Our general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively, were approximately $1,497,000 and $987,000. For the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, this amount included approximately $888,000 and $404,000, respectively, in stock-based compensation to directors and common stock and stock options to outside consultants. The remaining expenditures were primarily for payroll and related taxes and benefits, professional fees and other agenciesgeneral and administrative expenses necessary for our operations.

For the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, we earned approximately $24,600 and $4,600 in advanceinterest income from depository accounts. We recorded a loss on the transfer of a specific project’s expenses are deferred and recognized as other incomeone of our vehicles to RTMD in the statementsamount of approximately $22,700.

We had losses from operations infor the period they are earned and the related project costs are incurred. For the threenine months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022 and 2021, we recognized approximately $0 and $374,600, respectively, of grant income which is presented in other income net of grant related expenses totaling approximately $0$2,218,000 and $304,000,$2,088,000, respectively.

We had a net losses for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022 totaling approximately $2,193,000 and $2,084,000, respectively.

Three months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022

Revenue

We had no operating revenues during the three months ended November 30, 2022May 31, 2023 and November 30, 2021.May 31, 2022. We are not currently profitable. As a result of ongoing operating losses, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $40,320,000$41.9 million as of November 30, 2022.May 31, 2023.

Operating expenses and resulting losses from Operations.

We incurred exploration costs for the three months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, and November 30, 2021, in the amount of approximately $231,000$91,000 and $71,000,$519,900, respectively. Expenditures during the three months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021 were primarily for our cash calls to Round Top Development, LLCproject. During the three months ended May 31, 2023, we spent approximately $91,000 on a survey and other project related costs for project contractor expenses.  the Santa Fe Project that commenced during the current fiscal year.

Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, and November 30, 2021, respectively, were approximately $342,000$870,000 and $340,000, respectively.$295,000. For the three months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, and 2021, this amount included approximately $104,000$706,000 and $171,000,$112,000, respectively, in stock-based compensation to directors and outside consultants. The remaining expenditures were primarily for payroll and related taxes and benefits, professional fees and other general and administrative expenses necessary for our operations.

For the three months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, and November 30, 2021, we earned approximately $5,400$9,700 and $1,600,$1,200, respectively, in interest income from depository accounts.

We had losses from operations for the three months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021 totaling approximately $574,000$962,000 and $411,000, respectively.$815,000.

We had net losses for the three months ended November 30,May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021 totaling approximately $568,000$952,000 and $339,000,$814,000, respectively.

Investment Company Act Exclusion

Section 3(a)3(c)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), provides that a company “substantially all of whose business consists of owning or holding oil, gas, or other mineral royalties or leases, or fractional interests therein, or certificates of interest or participation in or investment contracts relative to such royalties, leases, or fractional interests” is not an investment company within the meaning of the 1940 Act. The Company has determined that this exemption applies to it giving consideration to the following four factors:

The Company intends to continue to conduct its business operations in order to continue to be excluded from the definition of an “investment company” under the 1940 Act.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Preparation of financial statements requires management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses, and the related disclosures of contingencies. Management bases its estimates on various assumptions and historical experience, which are believed to be reasonable; however, due to the inherent nature of estimates, actual results may differ significantly due to changed conditions or assumptions. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material. Management believes that the following critical accounting estimates and judgments have a significant impact on our financial statements; Valuation of options granted to directors, officers and consultants using the Black-Scholes model.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

At the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a – 15(e) and Rule 15d – 15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, and in light of the material weakness existing in our internal controls over financial reporting as of August 31, 2022 (as described in greater detail in our annual report on From 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2022), the CEO and CFO have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in providing reasonable assurance that: (i) information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms and (ii) material information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow for accurate and timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially effect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The following updates our risk disclosures set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2022 as filed with the SEC on November 29, 2022.

There is no assurance that we will be able to enter into a joint venture agreement with Santa Fe, or if we do, that such joint venture arrangement will result in any successful exploration, development prospects or development prospects.commercial success.

There is no assurance that any results of the Preliminary Feasibility Study will be positive.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Except as set forth below, all unregistered sales of equity securities during the period covered by this Quarterly Report were previously disclosed in our current reports on Form 8-K or quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

With respect to sales designated by “Sec. 4(a)(2),” these shares were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as privately negotiated, isolated, non-recurring transactions not involving any public offer or solicitation. Each purchaser represented that such purchaser’s intention to acquire the shares for investment only and not with a view toward distribution. None of the securities were sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.

We did not repurchase any of our securities during the quarter covered by this report.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Pursuant to Section 1503(a) of the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (The “Dodd-Frank Act”), issuers that are operators, or that have a subsidiary that is an operator, of a coal or other mine in the United States are required to disclose in their periodic reports filed with the SEC information regarding specified health and safety violations, orders and citations, related assessments and legal actions, and mining-related fatalities. During the quarter ended November 30, 2022,May 31, 2023, our U.S. exploration properties were not subject to regulation by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are attached hereto or are incorporated by reference: