UNITED STATES

 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2023

OR

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2017
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from to       ______to ______

 

Commission file number: 000-53482

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 87-0294969
Delaware87-0294969
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
516 South Spring Avenue539 El Paso Street  
Tyler, Sierra Blanca, Texas 7570279851
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(915) 369-2133
(915) 369-2133
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
 

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal

Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post 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.

Large accelerated filer  ☐Accelerated filer   ☐
Non-accelerated filer  ☐Smaller reporting company ☒
Emerging growth ☐  

 

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 at January 16, 2018: 44,941,533as of April 6, 2023: 72,956,224.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 Part IPage
Item 1Financial Statements (Unaudited)3
Item 2Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1011
Item 3Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk1418
Item 4Controls and Procedures1418
 Part II 
Item 1Part IILegal Proceedings18
Item 1A.Risk Factors19
Item 1Legal Proceedings15
Item 1A.Risk Factors15
Item 2Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds1519
Item 3Defaults upon Senior Securities1619
Item 4Mine Safety Disclosures1619
Item 5Other Information1619
Item 6Exhibits1720
   
Signatures1822


Texas Mineral Resources CorpTEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 November 30, 2017  August 31, 2017  February 28, August 31, 
      2023 2022 
ASSETS            
     
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash and cash equivalents $4,294  $1,080  $1,537,415  $1,838,300 
Short-term investments     505,611 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,667   6,667   64,146   293,130 
        
Total current assets  5,961   7,747   1,601,561   2,637,041 
                
Property and equipment, net  3,792   5,421      23,853 
Mineral properties  358,594   358,594 
Mineral properties, net  415,607   415,607 
Deposits  24,000   24,000   7,500   7,500 
                
TOTAL ASSETS $392,347  $395,762  $2,024,668  $3,084,001 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1,083,767  $1,003,468  $40,898  $41,101 
Advances due to related parties  262,915   246,165 
Current portion of notes payable  260,387   260,387 
Total current liabilities  1,607,069   1,510,020 
Notes payable - net of current portion and discount      
Total liabilities  1,607,069   1,510,020 
        
Total current liabilities and liabilities  40,898   41,101 
                
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                
                
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Preferred stock, par value $0.001; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017, respectively      
Common stock, par value $0.01; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 44,941,533 and 44,941,532 shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017, respectively  449,416   449,416 
Preferred stock, par value $0.001; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and oustanding as of February 28, 2023 and August 31, 2022      
Common stock, par value $0.01; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 72,918,912 and 72,869,220 shares issued and oustanding as of February 28, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively  729,189   728,692 
Additional paid-in capital  33,084,301   33,068,309   42,247,654   42,066,269 
Accumulated deficit  (34,748,439)  (34,631,983)  (40,993,073)  (39,752,061)
        
Total shareholders’ equity  (1,214,722)  (1,114,258)  1,983,770   3,042,900 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $392,347  $395,762  $2,024,668  $3,084,001 

 

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


TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six and Three Months Ended February 28, 2023 and February 28. 2022

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended November 30,

 
  2017  2016 
       
OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Exploration costs $6,750  $3,245 
 General and administrative expenses  91,185   119,506 
         
Total operating expenses  97,935   122,751 
         
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS  (97,935)  (122,751)
         
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)        
Interest and other income     1 
Interest and other expense  (18,521)  (5,196)
Total other income (expense)  (18,521)  (5,195)
         
NET LOSS $(116,456) $(127,946)
         
Net loss per share:        
Basic and diluted net loss per share $  $ 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic and diluted  44,941,533   44,941,533 

               
  Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
OPERATING EXPENSES                
Exploration costs $629,559  $581,752  $398,184  $510,594 
General and administrative expenses  626,378   691,281   284,187   351,776 
                 
Total operating expenses  1,255,937   1,273,033   682,371   862,370 
                 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS  (1,255,937)  (1,273,033)  (682,371)  (862,370)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                
Grant income (expense), net     93      (70,083)
Other income (expense)  14,925   3,366   9,531   1,741 
                 
Total other income (expense)  14,925   3,459   9,531   (68,342)
                 
NET LOSS $(1,241,012) $(1,269,574) $(672,840) $(930,712)
                 
Net loss per share:                
Basic and diluted net loss per share $(0.02) $(0.02) $(0.01) $(0.01)
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:                
Basic and diluted  72,896,768   72,069,147   72,911,801   72,178,243 

 

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

 


TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOWS

For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended 
  2017  2016 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net loss $(116,456) $(127,946)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation expense  1,629   4,963 
Cashless compensation for related party advances  12,518    
Stock based compensation  3,474   12,285 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid expenses and other assets  5,000   (14,582)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  80,299   115,908 
Net cash used in operating activities  (13,536)  (9,372)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from sale of equipment      
Investment in mineral properties      
Net cash used in investing activities      
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from related party advances  16,750   5,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities  16,750   5,000 
         
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  3,214   (4,372)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD  1,080   5,164 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $4,294  $792 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION        
Interest paid $  $ 
Taxes paid $  $ 

  2023  2022 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net loss $(1,241,012) $(1,269,574)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation expense  1,164   3,490 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  22,689    
Stock based compensation  181,882   291,688 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  228,984   27,953 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (203)  (115,713)
Accounts payable - related party     (5,000)
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (806,496)  (1,067,156)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from maturing short-term investment  505,611    
Purchases of mineral properties     (202,852)
Payment of deposit     5,120 
         
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  505,611   (197,732)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants and options     171,000 
         
Net cash provided by financing activities     171,000 
         
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (300,885)  (1,093,888)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD  1,838,300   5,106,653 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $1,537,415  $4,012,765 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION        
         
Interest paid $  $ 
         
Taxes paid $  $ 

 

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


TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 and 2022

(Unaudited)

              Additional       
  Preferred Stock  Common stock  Paid-in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Total 
Balance at August 31, 2022    $   72,869,220  $728,692  $42,066,269  $(39,752,061) $3,042,900 
                             
Common stock and stock options issued for services              55,310      55,310 
Stock based compensation        26,833   269   48,896      49,165 
Net loss                 (568,172)  (568,172)
                             
Balance at November 30, 2022        72,896,053   728,961   42,170,475   (40,320,233)  2,579,203 
                             
Common stock and stock options issued for services              37,905      37,905 
Stock based compensation        22,859   228   39,274      39,502 
Net loss                 (672,840)  (672,840)
                             
Balance at February 28, 2023    $   72,918,912  $729,189  $42,247,654  $(40,993,073) $1,983,770 
                             
Balance at August 31, 2021    $   71,934,065  $719,341  $41,332,478  $(36,848,322) $5,203,497 
                             
Common stock and stock options issued for services              129,788      129,788 
Stock based compensation        41,231   412   41,090      41,502 
Net loss                 (338,862)  (338,862)
                             
Balance at November 30, 2021        71,975,296   719,753   41,503,356   (37,187,184)  5,035,925 
                             
Common stock and stock options issued for services              78,896      78,896 
Stock based compensation        31,218   312   41,190      41,502 
Warrant conversion        570,001   5,700   165,300      171,000 
Net loss                 (930,712)  (930,712)
                             
Balance at February 28, 2022    $   72,576,515  $725,765  $41,788,742  $(38,117,896) $4,396,611 

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, 2017February 28, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATIONGENERAL

Exploration-Stage Company

Since January 1, 2009, 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, 2017,2022, dated December 14, 2017November 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, 20172022 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 on a going concern basis which assumesassuming that the Company will not be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future.continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit from inception through February 28, 2023, of approximately $34,748,000 as of November 30, 2017$40,993,000 and has yet to achieve profitable operations, and projects further losses are anticipated in the development of its business raising substantial doubt aboutbusiness.

On February 28, 2023, the Company’s ability to continue asCompany had a going concern. Theworking capital surplus of approximately $1,561,000; however the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company generating profitable operations in the future and/orits ability to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management intendsThe Company doesn’t expect to finance operating costs overgenerate revenue from operations in the next twelve months with existing cash on hand and or private placement of common stock.near future.

 

On March 14, 2016,In accordance with our current projected budget, the Company fileddoes not have sufficient capital to fund its share of total cash calls required under the RTMD agreement and expected general and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. Failure by the Company to fund 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. 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 requested during the second quarter ended February 28, 2023, or in March 2023, and we have been notified by USARE that there will not be a Certificate of Amendment withcash call in April 2023. The Company may also seek to obtain short-term loans from the Secretary of Statedirectors of the State of Delaware to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to change the name of the Company from “Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp” to “Texas Mineral Resources Corp”. The amendment was effective at 9:00 am ESTCompany. Based on March 21, 2016. The Certificate of Amendment did not make any other amendmentsthese factors, there is substantial doubt as to the Company’s Certificateability to continue as a going concern for a period of Incorporation.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

February 28, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

Reclassification of prior year balancesNOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

OurIn 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 statements duringposition, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 3 – JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS

The Company accounts for its interest in RTMD using the period ended November 30, 2017 contain amounts that have been reclassified for presentationproportionate consolidation method, which is an exception available to entities in the extractive industries, thereby recognizing its pro-rata share of the assets, liabilities, and comparability purposes. The amounts and contentoperations of these related account balances were not altered duringRTMD in the reclassification.appropriate classifications in the financial statements.

 

NOTE 24MINERAL PROPERTIES

 

September 2011The following discussion under “RTMD Mineral Properties” provides a history of the ownership and obligations of the Round Top Project, of which we hold a 20% proportionate interest.

RTMD Mineral Properties

August 2010 Lease

 

On September 2, 2011, we entered intoAugust 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 usthe Company the right to explore, produce, develop, mine, extract, mill, remove, and market beryllium, uranium, 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, we willthe Company is obligated to pay the State of Texas a total lease bonus of $142,518; $44,718 of which was$142,518. The Company paid $44,718 upon the execution of the lease, and $97,800 whichRound Top will be due when we submitpay 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 weProject, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a $500,000$500,000 minimum advance royalty.

Thereafter, weif paying quantities of minerals are obtained, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a production royalty equal to eight percent (8%) of the market value of uranium and other fissionable materials removed and sold from the Round Top Project and six and one quarter percent (61/4%) of the market value of all other minerals removed and sold from Round Top.

Assuming production ofsold. If paying quantities hashave not been obtained, weRound Top may pay additional delay rental fees to extend the term of the lease for successive one (1)(1) year periods pursuant to the following schedule:

 

   Per Acre
Amount
  Total
Amount
 
September 2, 2015 – 2019  $75  $67,077 
September 2, 2020 – 2024  $150  $134,155 
September 2, 2025 – 2029  $200  $178,873 

NOTE 2 – MINERAL PROPERTIES (Continued)Schedule of August 2010 Lease

   

Per Acre   

Amount  

  

Total

Amount 

 
September 2, 2020 – 2024  $150  $134,155 
September 2, 2025 – 2029   200   178,873 

 

In August 2017, we2022, our joint venture partner paid the State of Texas a delay rental to extend the Stateterm of the lease in an amount equal to $134,155.


Texas in the amount of $67,077.Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

November 2011 Lease

 

On November 1, 2011, we entered intothe Company executed a mining lease with the State of Texas covering approximately 90 acres more or less, of land that we purchased in September 2011 near our Round Top site. The deed was recorded with Hudspeth County on September 16, 2011.is adjacent to the August 2010 Lease. Under the lease, wethe Company paid the State of Texas a lease bonus of $20,700 which was paid$20,700 upon the execution of the lease. Upon the sale of minerals removed from the Round Top weProject, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a $50,000$50,000 minimum advance royalty. Thereafter, weif paying quantities of minerals are obtained, Round Top will pay the State of Texas a production royalty equal to eight percent (8%) of the market value of uranium and other fissionable materials removed and sold from the Round Top Project and six and one quarter percent (6 1/4%) of the market value of all other minerals sold from Round Top.

Assuming production ofminerals. If paying quantities hashave not been obtained, weRound Top may pay additional delay rental fees to extend the term of the lease for successive one (1)(1) year periods pursuant to the following schedule:

 

   Per Acre
Amount
  Total
Amount
 
November 1, 2015 – 2019  $75  $6,750 
November 1, 2020 – 2024  $150  $13,500 
November 1, 2025 – 2029  $200  $18,000 

Schedule of November 2011 Lease

   

Per Acre  

Amount  

  

Total   

Amount  

 
November 1, 2020 – 2024  $150  $13,500 
November 1, 2025 – 2029   200   18,000 

 

In October 2017, weAugust 2022, our joint venture partner paid the State of Texas a delay rental to extend the Stateterm of Texas of $6,750.the lease in an amount equal to $13,500.

 

March 2013 Lease

 

On March 6, 2013, wethe Company purchased the surface lease at the Round Top Project, known as the West Lease, from the Southwest Wildlife and Range Foundation (the “Foundation”)(since renamed the Rio Grande Foundation) for $500,000$500,000 cash and 1,063,830 shares of our common stock. Westock valued at $500,000. The Company also agreed to support the Foundation through an annual payment of $45,000$45,000 for ten years to support conservation efforts within the Rio Grande Basin, and in particular engaging in stewardship ofparticularly 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 gave usprovides the Company unrestricted surface access for the potential development and mining of ourthe Round Top Project. As of the date of this filing the $45,000 payments due in June 2016 and 2017 have not been paid; consequently, we have expensed the value of the West Lease during fiscal 2017. We fully intend to continue with the evaluation of the mineral potential of the property, to ultimately mine the property, and to bring the lease current when funds are available. Expensing the value of the West Lease does not restrict our access to the mineral leases.

 

October 2014 Surface Option and Water Lease

 

InOn October 29, 2014, we executed an agreementthe 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 projectProject 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. WeRound Top may exercise the option for all or part of the option acreage at any time during the sixteen yearsixteen-year primary term of the mineral lease. The option can be kept current by anmaintained through annual paymentpayments of $10,000, which has not been paid as of the date of this filing.$10,000. The purchase price will be the appraised value of the surface at the time of exercisingoption exercise. All annual payments have been made as of the option.date of this filing.

 

The ground water lease secures ourthe right to develop the ground water within a 13,120 acre-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 hasterms include an annual minimum production payment of $5,000$5,000 prior to production of water for the operation, which has not been paid as of the date of this filing.operation. After initiation of production weRound Top will pay $0.95$0.95 per thousand gallons or $20,000$20,000 annually, whichever is greater. This lease remains effective asin effect so long as the mineral lease is in effect.

 

The Pagnotti Enterprises Inc. Memorandum of UnderstandingSanta Fe Gold Corporation

 

On June 28, 2016 TMRC executedIn November 2021, the Company entered into a Memorandummineral 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 understanding with Pagnotti Enterprises Inc. (“PEI”)a joint venture agreement, if any, is subject to the successful outcome of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, ownersa 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 Jeddo Coal Co., whereby under specifiedproposed 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 TMRC could lease one or more of Jeddo’s deposits locatedthe joint venture are expected to be negotiated between the Company and Santa Fe in the anthracite region of northeast Pennsylvania. Research by the Department of Energy (DOE) has shown that these coal deposits and the sandstones and siltstones immediately associated with them contain anomalously high values of rare earth and on particular interest, Scandium. The DOE researchfuture. 



Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

Notes to date has indicated that the rare earth can be efficiently extracted from pulverized rock using ammonium sulfate as the lixiviant. TMRC is in the process of preparing an application for a federal grant to design and construct a continuous ion exchange/continuous ion chromatography (CIX/CIC) pilot plant to be delivered to a designated project area in the Appalachian coal province. TMRC and its co-applicants, K-Tech, Inventure Renewables, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Penn State University are proposing to plan, develop, design and install the CIX/CIC pilot plant at one of the Jeddo Coal properties. The grant was awarded in March 2017 to the consortium consisting of Inventure Renewables, Penn State, K-Tech and TMRC with Inventure being the principal investigator in the consortium. Funding began in September 2017.Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

Under the terms of the Memorandumoption agreement, the Company plans to conduct a district-wide evaluation among the patented and unpatented claims held by Santa Fe, consisting of Understanding (MOU) signed 28 June 2016, TMRC had a six-month term to performgeologic mapping, sampling, trenching, radiometric surveying, geophysics, drilling and/or other methods as warranted. Based on the necessary due diligencedistrict-wide evaluation, the Company will designate one 80-acre tract as the “project area” and to technicallycommence detailed exploration work. The property covered in the option agreement is approximately 1,300 acres and economically evaluate the properties. Upon executioncovers approximately 75% of the MOU TMRC and PEI had six monthsknown mining district. The area to draft and executebe studied also includesformal leasetwo-mile radius “area of interest.” The option agreement containing allprovides the standard terms of mining lease agreements. Upon execution of a lease, TMRC will be obligated to pay a $5,000 per month rental or a 12% royalty whichever is greater. As of the date of this filing, no lease has been executed.


NOTE 3 – NOTES PAYABLE

As part of our surface leaseCompany with the Rio Grande Foundation (formerly referredright to designate any properties within the “area of interest” as the Southwest Wildlife Foundation), the Company recorded a note payable for an amount for the initial $45,000 due upon signing of lease and the nine (9) future payments due of $45,000 which has been recorded at its present value discounted with an imputed interest rate of 5% for a total note payable of $364,852. As of the date of this filing, we have not paid the June 2016 or 2017 installment of our surface lease, in the amount of $45,000 each, to the Southwest Wildlife Foundation. As a result, the full amount of the note payable has been classified as currently due.“project area” properties. The note payable balance as of November 30, 2017 $260,000. The Company has also accrued interest expense as of November 30, 2017 of $37,500. This unpaid interest is included in accrued liabilities.

The Foundation has not given notice of default or made any demand for payment as of the date of this filing. However, based upon the Company being in default on the Note Payable there is no guarantee that the Foundation will allow the Company to bring the lease payments current without requiring the Company to provided additional consideration to the Foundation. Consequently, since the Company cannot be guaranteed the ability to utilize the lease due to its current default status, the Company has written off the value of this lease ($1,394,852) as of August 31, 2017. The Company intends to continue with the evaluation of the mineral potential of the property, to ultimately mine the property, and to bring this note payable and its accrued interest current when the funds are available.

Related Party Notes Payable and Advances

On July 1, 2016 the Company received two loans for $2,500 each from two directors of the Company. The loans are non-interest accruing, unsecured and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loans, we issued 5,000 common stock purchase warrants to each individual. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.10 and term of five years. The warrants had a fair value of $1,185 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 1.00% (ii) estimated volatility of 185% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The notes payable balance as of August 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 was a total of $5,000. The value of the warrants was expensed as interest expense at the time of issuance due to no stated term on the advances.

On September 1, 2016, the Company entered into five loans totaling $71,500 from five directors of the Company. The loans were due March 1, 2017, are non-interest bearing, and unsecured. As of this filing the loans are in default and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loans, we issued in total 147,000 common stock purchase warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.10 and term of five years. The loans have a relative fair value of $57,414 and the warrants have a relative fair value of $14,086 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 1.180% (ii) estimated volatility of 245% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The notes payable balance as of August 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 was $71,500. The value of the warrant was amortized to interest expense over the term of the note payable.

On November 1, 2016option is for so long as the Company entered into two loans for $4,000continues to conduct exploration activities in the Project Area and $1,000 from two directors of the Company. The loans are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loans, we issued 8,000 and 2,000 common stock purchase warrantscan be exercised on 60 days’ notice to each individual. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.10 and term of five years. The warrants had a fair value of $1,057 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 1.30% (ii) estimated volatility of 181% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The notes payable balance as of August 31, 2017 was $5,000. The value of the warrants was expensed as interest expense at the time of issuance due to no stated term on the advance.Santa Fe.

On December 12, 2016, the Company entered into a loan for $15,000 a director of the Company. The loan is due June 12, 2017, is non-interest accruing, and unsecured. As of this filing the loan is in default and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loan, we issued 60,000 common stock purchase warrants to the individual. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.10 and term of five years. The loan has a relative fair value of $10,437 and the warrants have a relative fair value of $4,563 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 1.90% (ii) estimated volatility of 241% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The notes payable balance as of August 31, 2017 was $15,000. The value of the warrant was amortized to interest expense over the term of the note payable.

On January 12, 2017 the Company entered into two loans totaling $20,000 from a director and an officer of the Company. The loans are due July 12, 2017, are non-interest accruing, and unsecured. As of this filing the loans are in default and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loans, we issued 40,000 common stock purchase warrants to each individual. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.10 and term of five years. The loans have a relative fair value of $13,542 and the warrants have a relative fair value of $6,458 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 1.87% (ii) estimated volatility of 240% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The notes payable balance as of August 31, 2017 was $20,000. The value of the warrant was amortized to interest expense over the term of the note payable.


During the three months ended May 31, 2017 the Company entered into eight loans totaling $47,500 from two directors of the Company. The loans are non-interest accruing, unsecured and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loans, we issued in total 190,000 common stock purchase warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.17 - $0.21 and a term of five years. The warrants had a fair value of $39,557 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 1.75% (ii) estimated volatility of 234% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The notes payable balance as of August 31, 2017 was $47,500. The value of the warrants was expensed as interest expense at the time of issuance due to no stated term on the advance.

During the three months ended August 31, 2017 the Company entered into seven loans totaling $82,165 from two directors of the Company. The loans are non-interest accruing, unsecured and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loans, we issued in total 328,660 common stock purchase warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.20 - $0.23 and a term of five years. The warrants have a fair value of $65,137 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 1.75% (ii) estimated volatility of 169% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The notes payable balance as of August 31, 2017 was $82,165. The value of the warrants was expensed as interest expense at the time of issuance due to no stated term on the advance.

During the three months ended November 30, 2017 the Company received two advances totaling $16,750 from a director and an officer of the Company. The loans are non-interest accruing, unsecured and due upon demand. As additional consideration for the loans, we issued a total of 67,000 common stock purchase warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.21 - 0.22 and a term of five years. The warrants have a fair value of $12,518 at the date of issuance determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair market value are as follows: (i) risk-free interest rate of 2.88% (ii) estimated volatility of 122% (iii) dividend yield of 0.00% and (iv) expected life of the warrants of five years. The note payable balance as of November 30, 2017 was $16,750. The value of the warrants was expensed as interest expense at the time of issuance due to no stated term on the advance.

 

NOTE 45SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Capital Stock

OurThe Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01$0.01 per share, and 10,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of $0.001$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. The sharesShares 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 the common stock are entitled to equal ratable rights to dividends and distributions with respect to the common stock, as may be declared by ourthe Company’s Board of Directors (our(the “Board”) out of funds legally available. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation,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 director 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 $49,165 for director’s fees earned during the quarter. The Company issued the related 22,859 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, 2017, we2022.

During the quarter ended February 28, 2023, the Company recognized $3,474 in stock compensation expense for and a corresponding charge to additional paid-in capital in the amount of $39,502. The Company issued the related 37,311 shares of common stock in March 2023.

During the quarter ended February 28, 2023, the Company granted a total of 30,000 stock options, issued to outside consultants for serviceswith an exercise price of $1.97 per share and $12,518 in interest expense for warrants issueda fair value of $37,905 on the date of grant to a directorconsultant. 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 an officer for advances to us.

We had 44,941,533 shares(iv) expected life of our common stock outstanding asall options of November 30, 2017.

NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

years. The Company has received advances from certain Directors and Officers. The advances totaled approximately $263,000recognized the full $37,905 as of November 30, 2017.compensation expense during the three months ended February 28, 2023.

The Company rents office space on a month to month basis of $1,600 from a former director. This space is currently subleased to a tenant.

 

NOTE 6 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In December 2017 certain membersOn March 3, 2023, our chairman of the board of directors was granted an option to purchase 500,000 shares of our Board lent the company $14,000 with no stated termcommon stock. The options have an exercise price of $1.31 per share, are fully vested upon issuance and expire on the advances and no interest. The Board members were also issued 56,000 warrants thatMarch 2, 2028. These options will be valued duringthrough our second fiscalBlack/Scholes model and the fair value of these options will be expensed in the quarter ending February 28, 2018 using the Black-Scholes model.May 31, 2023. These options also contain a cashless exercise provision.

 

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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:

 

 the progress, potential and uncertainties of our 2017-2018the rare-earth exploration plans at our Round Top project in Hudspeth County, Texas (the “Round Top Project” or “Round Top”);
 timing for a completed feasibility study for ourthe Round Top Project;
 the success of getting the necessary permits for future Round Top drill programs and future project development;
 success of RTMD (as defined below) in developing the Round Top Project, including without limitation raising sufficient capital;
expectations regarding our ability to raise capital and to continue our exploration plans on our properties;properties (either to fund our proportionate expenditures in the Round Top Project as a member of RTMD or otherwise);
 ability to complete a preliminary feasibility study;
plans regarding anticipated expenditures at the Round Top Project; and
 plans outlined under the section heading “Item 2. Management’s Discussionto enter into a joint venture agreement with Santa Fe and Analysis of Financial Conditionour ability to fund such potential exploration and Results of Operations – Plan of Operation”.development project.

 

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:

 

 risks of being classified as an “exploration stage” company for purposes of SEC Regulation S-K Item 1300; 

risks associated with our ability to continue as a going concern in future periods; 

risks associated with our history of losses and need for additional financing;

 risks associated with ability to raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all; 

risks associated with our limited operating history;

 risks associated with owning a 20% interest in Round Top which may be significantly diluted if we are unable to fund our cash call obligations; 

risks associated with our properties all being in the exploration stage;properties; 

 risks associated with ourthe lack of history in producing metals from our properties;the Round Top Project;

 risks associated with our need for additional financing to maintain our ownership interest in, as well as the requirement in general for additional capital to further develop, a producing mine, if warranted;the Round Top Project; 

 risks associated with our exploration activities not being commercially successful;


 risks associated with ownership of surface rights and other title issues with respect to the Round Top Project; 

risks associated with increased costs affecting our financial condition;

 risks associated with a shortage of equipment and supplies adversely affecting ourthe ability to operate;operate properties; 

 


 risks associated with mining and mineral exploration being inherently dangerous;

 risks associated with mineralization estimates;

 risks associated with changes in mineralization estimates affecting the economic viability of ourthe properties;

 risks associated with uninsured risks;

 risks associated with mineral operations being subject to market forces beyond our control;

 risks associated with fluctuations in commodity prices;

 risks associated with permitting, licenses and approval processes;

 risks associated with the governmental and environmental regulations;

 risks associated with future legislation regarding the mining industry and climate change;

 risks associated with potential environmental lawsuits;

 risks associated with our land reclamation requirements;

 risks associated with rare earth and beryllium mining in general presenting potential health risks;

 risks related to title in our properties
risks related to competition in the mining and rare earth elements industries;

 risks related to economic conditions;

 risks related to our ability to manage growth;

 risks related to the potential difficulty of attracting and retaining qualified personnel;

 risks related to our dependence on key personnel;

 risks related to conducting our business in order to be excluded from the definition of an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940; 

risks related to our United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) filing history; and

 risks related to our securities.

 

This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect ourthe Company’s forward-looking statements. Some of the important risks and uncertainties that could affect forward-looking statements are described further under the section heading “Item 2. Management’sheadings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Quarterly Report, and “Item 1A. Risk Factors”as well as in ourthe Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, filed with30, 2022. Although the SEC on December 14, 2017. Although we haveCompany 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. We cautionThe 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, we disclaimthe 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 30, 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 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. 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 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 February 28, 2023, of approximately $40,993,000 and has yet to achieve profitable operations, and projects further losses in the development of its business.

On February 28, 2023, the Company had a working capital surplus of approximately $1,561,000, 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 and expected general and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. Failure by the Company to fund 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. 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 requested during the second quarter ended February 28, 2023, or in March 2023, and we have been notified by USARE that there will not be a cash call in April 2023. 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.

Overview

 

We are a mining company engaged in the business of the acquisition, exploration and if warranted, development of mineral properties. We currently holdown a 20% membership interest in RTMD, which entity holds two nineteen yearmineral property leases executed in September 2011 and November 2011,with the Texas General Land Office to explore and develop a 950 acre950-acre rare earths project located in Hudspeth County, Texas, known as the Round Top ProjectProject. 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 an9,345 acres adjacent 9,345 acres. Our principal focus will be on developingto 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, although we will continueconduct additional engineering, design, geotechnical work, and permitting necessary for a bankable feasibility study and then to examine other opportunities inextract mineral resources from the region as they develop. We currently have limited operations and haveRound Top Project. The Round Top Project has not established as of the date hereof that any of our projects orthe properties contain any Provenprobable mineral reserves or Probable Reservesproven mineral reserves under SEC Industry Guide 7. Our operations are exploratory in nature.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:

cell phones,
computer and television screens,
electric vehicles,
clean energy technologies, such as hybrid and electric vehicles and wind power turbines,
fiber optics, lasers and hard disk drives,
numerous defense applications, such as guidance and control systems and global positioning systems,
advanced water treatment technology for use in industrial, military and
outdoor recreation applications


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.

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 as 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 on 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:

On 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 the Company and USARE contributed assets to Round Top Mountain Development (“RTMD”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, in exchange for their ownership interests in RTMD, of which the Company now owns membership interests equating to 20% of RTMD and USARE owns membership interests equating to 80% of RTMD. 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 as 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.

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:

the assignment and assumption agreement with respect to the mineral leases from the Company to RTMD;
the assignment and assumption agreement with respect to the surface lease from the Company to RTMD;
the assignment and assumption agreement with respect to the surface purchase option from the Company to RTMD;
the assignment and assumption agreement with respect to the water lease from the Company to RTMD; and
the bill of sale and assignment agreement of existing data with respect to RTMD owned by the Company.

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

cash to RTMD to continue to fund Round Top Project operations in the amount of approximately $3,761,750 comprising the balance of the $10 million required expenditure to earn a 70% interest in RTMD;
cash in the amount of $3 million to the Company upon exercise of the USARE option to acquire from the Company an additional 10% interest in RTMD, resulting in the aggregate ownership interest of 80% in RTMD;
bill of sale and assignment agreement of the Pilot Plant to RTMD;
the assignment and assumption regarding relevant contracts and permits with respect to RTMD; and
bill of sale and assignment agreement of existing data and intellectual property owned by USARE to RTMD.

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.


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 do notpursuing other financing sources.

Accordingly, there can be no assurance any joint venture agreement or financing agreement will be consummated, that this project will 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 in1892. 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.

Geologically, this class of mineral deposit is called the “Five Element Veins.” The silver occurs in native form and its grades are typically measured in percent. Nickel and cobalt occur as arsenides while the uranium as the oxide uraninite. Other metals such as zinc and bismuth can occur but seldom in economically important quantities. Approximately thirteen of these types of deposits have been identified, all but one in either Europe or North America. In spite of their rarity, these districts have traditionally been economically important. The European deposits were mined for silver in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries and later for uranium during the Soviet era. The Cobalt district in Ontario was discovered during railroad construction in 1903 and by the 1930’s had produced a reported 460 million ounces. The other principal Canadian producer, referred to as the Port Radium or the Echo Bay district, began in the 1930’s as a radium mine, later became a uranium producer after World War II and finally an important silver district after 1968 when the United States demonetized silver, for the second time. Districts of this type are aerially small. The carbonate veins are typically 6 to 18 inches wide. Individual ore bodies, “ore shoots”, are small and randomly distributed; an ore lens measuring 100x50 feet would be considered exceptionally large.

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 producing properties and consequently, we have no current operating income or cash flow and have not generated any revenues. Furtherfurther exploration will be required before a final evaluation as to the economicconducted.


Liquidity and practical feasibility of any of our properties is determined.Capital Resources

 

On December 23, 2013, we publishedFebruary 28, 2023, our accumulated deficit was approximately $40,993,000 and our cash position was approximately $1,537,000. We had a revised versionworking capital surplus of the June 2012 Preliminary Economic Assessment (the “Revised PEA”)approximately $1,561,000. Round Top has not commenced commercial production on the Round Top Project based on a 20,000 tonne per day heap leach operation using a conventional element separation plant. The mineralized material estimate was recalculated to include uranium, niobium, tantalumProject. We have no revenues from operations and tin. The revised PEA assessesanticipate we will have no operating revenues until we place one or more of our properties into production. All properties are in the potential economic viability of the simplified and “scaled down” operation which we believe is a much better fit with the present rare earth market.exploration stage.

 

On September 8, 2014,During the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 and the six months ended February 28, 2023, we announced that we had completed an internal analysis suggesting that there is a reasonable possibilityfunded approximately $1,937,000 and $386,000, respectively, to adapt a lower volume staged growth approach to development of our Round Top project. The analysis indicated that an operation designedpursuant to produce a selected group of separated REE productsour funding obligations set forth in the range of 350-450 tonnes per year range, could potentially yield favorable mine economics. The goal of the proposed staged approach would be to increase mining rates ifOperating Agreement. USARE funded approximately $8,402,000 and when our products gained acceptability. The analysis suggested that capital needs$1,545,600, respectively, in the Revised PEA could be proportionally reduced in relation to the lower volume initial stage. We are currently conducting a more detailed analysis of the relative capital expenses and operating expenses requirements of a scaled down processing plantconnection with both solvent extraction and ion exchange processes under evaluation. We believe the lower capital requirements of a staged startup could offset any marginal increase in unit operating costs.

Our current management and Board are stockholder-centric, and receive either no cash compensation or compensation that has been accrued. We will require definitive scientific documentation, rigorous economic studies, consideration of a wide range of alternatives and meticulous oversight of any cash outlays of stockholder funds.

Current Plan of Operations

Continued Work Program on Round Top Project

See “Properties – Current and Planned Metallurgical Activities” for a description of our current work activities and budget foradvancing the Round Top Project.

 


Exploration PotentialDuring the current fiscal year, Round Top is expected to fund the expenditure of approximately $77.1 million to optimize the leaching and developing of the Round Top Property

Although we have no plans in the next 24 months to conduct more physical exploration, we do believe, as stated in our 2010 presentations, that there are untested exploration targets present. They are:

1.Uranium-beryllium mineralization at the lower contact of the rhyolite and the underlying sedimentary rock. This class of mineralization was the target of the successful exploration program conducted in the late 1980’s by Cabot Corporation and Cyprus Exploration. It appears to be structurally controlled and associated with a later phase of hydrothermal or gas phase deposition that occurred sometime after the emplacement of the rhyolite. This fluorite-beryllium replacement mineralization in what is termed the West Side Fault under the north side of Round Top was the topic of a 1988 in-house feasibility study by Cyprus Minerals to historical standards (not NI 43-101 compliant under today’s Canadian regulations, not an SEC Industry Guide 7 compliant feasibility study) to produce beryllium. This zone is the location of the intact decline and lateral mine workings developed by Cyprus Minerals in 1988-89. Sampling and analysis by TMRC indicates the presence of uranium mineralization occurring adjacent to and likely associated with these beryllium bearing structures. This “Contact Zone” mineralization is not restricted to Round Top and is present under the Sierra Blanca rhyolite and there is some evidence in drill holes on Little Blanca that this style of mineralization may also be present there.

2.Uranium-beryllium-rare earth and other rare metals hosted as structurally controlled fluorite replacements in the limestones at depth below the known deposits. Geologic and geochemical conditions are thought to be conducive for the emplacement of replacement type deposits within the same fault zones that hosted the known beryllium-uranium deposits at depth where favorable host limestones are present. We believe that careful compilation and analysis of existing surface geologic mapping and of the drill data may better define these targets.

We believe that using the existing data we can improve our understanding of the exploration potential of the area without resorting to such expensive techniques such as drilling.

Actively Seeking Project Partners

In addition to pursuing the exploration of our Round Top Project, we are actively seeking industry partners to assist the Company in financing the exploration and, if warranted, developmentCIX/CIC processing of the Round Top Project. While we do not currently have any agreements and do not anticipate any agreementsInitial process design work will be carried out at USARE’s facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Pending completion of the near future, we are actively engaged in pursuing partners forinitial process development, this facility will either be relocated to or replicated at the Round Top Project forwhere a rangepilot plant is expected to be established. This work will consist of participation, including but not limitedmining and crushing approximately 40,000 tonnes of rhyolite and setting up and equipping a facility to joint-venture arrangements, project sale, significant investment in the Company, back-end processing and product sales arrangements and other financing arrangements to assist inconduct pilot plant scale heap leaching. It is estimated that the Round Top Project.Project will require additional time and further expenditure to complete a bankable feasibility study. Our funding requirement is planned to be approximately $15.4 million of the expected expenditures by Round Top during our current fiscal year, of which we had funded approximately $386,000 through the quarter ended November 2022. No cash calls were requested in the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2023, nor in March 2023, and we have been notified by USARE that there will not be a cash call requested in April 2023.

 

Operation and supportWe do not have sufficient cash on hand to fund our portion of the DoE Grant.

Approximately 25% of TMRC’ efforts will be allocated to completing its share of the Phase 1 of the DoE grant. Our role in this grant is to acquire the samples, evaluate the primary and alternate sites, conduct the economic evaluation and co-ordinate the project.

Operation of American Minerals Reclamation

Absent the securing of feasibility financing for Round Top the remainder of TMRC plans to actively pursue the development of American Minerals Reclamation (AMR). We have set no geographical limitations on this project butBudget during our current fiscal year. Therefore, we are currently basing our efforts in the Pennsylvania coal producing region because of the excellent opportunities present there and existence of the network of people and institutions that have been developed during the grant application process.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of November 30, 2017, we had a working capital deficit of approximately $1,601,000. We currently have no working capital and will need to raise additional funding to implement our business strategy.

Duringstrategy and to continue to fund our portion of the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017,Round Top Budget, 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 or otherwise adversely affect us. 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 stock will result in dilution of equity ownership to existing stockholders. This means that if we completed Stage 1of our metallurgical activities as discussedsell shares of common stock, more shares will be outstanding and each existing stockholder will own a smaller percentage of the shares then outstanding. Alternatively, we may rely on debt financing 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 section heading “ITEM 2. PROPERTIES”future pursuant to which additional shares of this Annual Report. Our budget for this stagecommon stock may be issued. Exercise of activity was approximately $134,502. To datesuch warrants or options 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 have expended approximately that amount on Stage 1 which is now complete. Estimated cost of Stage 2 is $2,015,454, $336,454 of which has been spent; this phase, called milestone 1, of Stage 2 has been modified and augmented by the Defense Logistical Agency. Therewill be reliant upon a best efforts financing strategy. Accordingly, there is no guaranteeassurance that we will be able to raise the working capital necessary for balance of Stage 2 activities. After completion of Stage 1, we will use any remaining available capital to begin work on Stage 2fund our portion of the Round Top Budget and our metallurgical activities.general administrative expenses during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. Failure by the Company to fund required cash calls to Round Top would result in significant dilution to our 20% ownership interest and adversely affect us.

 

The audit opinion and notes that accompany our financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2017, disclose a ‘going concern’ qualification to our ability to continue in business. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared under the assumption that we will continue as a going concern. We are an exploration stage company and we have incurred losses since our inception. We do not have sufficient cash to fund normal operations and meet debt obligations for the next 12 months without deferring payment on certain current liabilities and raising additional funds. We believe that the going concern condition cannot be removed with confidence until the Company has entered into a business climate where fundingResults of its activities is more assured.Operations

 

We currently do not have funds to pursue exploration or development work on any of our properties, which means that we will be required to raise additional capital, enter into joint venture relationships, or find alternative means to finance our properties in order to place them into commercial production, if warranted, or evaluate the possibility of selling one or more of our projects or the Company in its entirety. Failure to obtain sufficient financing may result in the delay or indefinite postponement of explorationSix months ended February 28, 2023 and if warranted, development or production on one or more of our properties and any properties we may acquire in the future or even a loss of property interests. This includes our leases over claims covering the principal deposits on our properties, which may expire unless we expend minimum levels of expenditures over the terms of such leases. We cannot be certain that additional capital or other types of financing will be available if needed or that, if available, the terms of such financing will be favorable or acceptable to us. Our ability to arrange additional financing in the future will depend, in part, on the prevailing capital market conditions as well as our business performance.February 28, 2022

 

Results of Operations

Three months ended November 30, 2017General and November 30, 2016

General & Revenue

 

We had no operating revenues during the threesix months ended November 30, 2017February 28, 2023 and November 30, 2016.February 28, 2022. We are not currently profitable. As a result of ongoing operating losses, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $34.7$41.0 million as of November 30, 2017.February 28, 2023.

 

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

 

We incurred exploration costs for the threesix months ended November 30, 2017February 28, 2023 and November 30, 2016,February 28, 2022, in the amount of approximately $6,750$630,000 and $3,250,$582,000, respectively. The expenditures for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and the six months ended February 28, 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. 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 six months ended February 28, 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.

 

Our general and administrative expenses for the threesix months ended November 30, 2017February 28, 2023 and November 30, 2016,February 28, 2022, respectively, were approximately $91,000$626,000 and $120,000.$691,000. For the threesix months ended November 30, 2017,February 28, 2023 and 2022, this amount included approximately $3,400$182,000 and $292,000, respectively, in stock-based compensation to andirectors and common stock and stock options to outside consultant.consultants. The remaining expenditures totaling approximately $87,700 were primarily for payroll and related taxes and benefits, professional fees and other general and administrative expenses necessary for our operations.

 


Three months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022

Revenue

We had no operating revenues during the three months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022. We are not currently profitable. As a result of ongoing operating losses, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $41.0 million as of February 28, 2023.

Operating expenses and resulting losses from Operations.

We incurred exploration costs for the three months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, in the amount of approximately $398,000 and $511,000, respectively. Expenditures during the three months February 28, 2023 and 2022 were primarily for our Round Top project and to a limited extent, exploration costs for the Black Hawk project in New Mexico.

Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2016February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, respectively, were approximately $284,000 and $352,000. For the three months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022, this amount included approximately $12,000$77,000 and $120,000, respectively, in stock-based compensation to andirectors and outside consultant.consultants. The remaining expenditures totaling approximately $107,000 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, 2017February 28, 2023 and November 30, 2016February 28, 2022, we recorded interest expense ofearned approximately $18,500$9,500 and $5,200, respectively. For the three months ended November 30, 2017, this amount included approximately $12,500$1,700, respectively, in interest expense related to warrants issued with advancesincome from certain officers and directors.depository accounts.

 

We had losses from operations for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022 totaling approximately $1,256,000 and $1,273,000, respectively and operating losses in the amount of approximately $682,000 and $862,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2017February 28, 2023 and November 30, 2016 totaling approximately $98,000 and $123,000,2022, respectively.

 

We had net losses for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022 totaling approximately $1,241,000 and $1,270,000, respectively, and net losses in the amount of approximately $673,000 and $931,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2017February 28, 2023 and November 30, 2016 totaling approximately $116,000 and $128,000,2022, respectively.

 


Investment Company Act Exclusion

 

Section 3(a)(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:

whether the exempted activity constitutes “substantially all” of our business;

The Company has owned mineral leases since 2010, all of our business to date has been comprised of owning and developing the mineral leases and, after the May 2021 “farm-down” of its 100% interest in the mineral leases, all of our business continues to be comprised of owning and holding a certificate of interest and a participation in the mineral leases owned by RTMD. The Company’s mineral assets historically, as well as the value of the certificate of interest at February 28, 2023, have been booked at cost in accordance with GAAP. We have an accumulated deficit of approximately $41.0 million at February 28, 2023 as a result of owning and developing the Round Top Project.

whether we own or trade in the mineral leases;

The Company has owned the mineral leases, which are now owned by RTMD, since 2010 and neither the Company nor RTMD is in the business of dealing or trading in the mineral leases.

what qualifies as an eligible asset for purposes of the exception; and

The statute specifically references mineral leases and our mineral leases were owned by the Company and are now owned by RTMD. In accordance with Regulation S-K Item 1300 that governs disclosure by registrants engaged in mining operations, the definition of mineral resource is “a concentration or occurrence of material of economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust.” Our rare earth elements and minerals underlying the mineral leases meet that definition, as well as does coal, silver, gold and other material mined for economic value by registrants involved in mining operations. The SEC staff has recognized that an excepted entity can also engage in related business activities such as exploring, developing, and operating the eligible assets.


what qualifies as a “certificate of interest or participation in” or an “investment contract relative to” the eligible assets.

The statute allows a Company to own a “certificate of interest” or “participation in” the mineral leases. The SEC staff has recognized that limited partnership interests and/or similar securities issued by entities that themselves own the leases constitute “certificate of interest or participation in or investment contracts” related to such leases. The Company’s 20% membership interest in RTMD constitutes a “certificate of interest” and a “participation in” the mineral leases that are owned by RTMD.

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

 

We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, and results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.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, Officersdirectors, 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 ensuringproviding 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.

 

Management determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective during the period covered by this report because during the period the Company held its annual meeting of stockholders on February 24, 2016, but failed to include in its proxy statement for the meeting prepared under Regulation 14A of the Securites Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), an advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as was required under Rule 14a-21(a) under the Exchange Act. The omission was inadvertent and the Company intends to include the advisory vote to approve the compensation of its named executive officers in its proxy statement under Regulation 14A for its next annual meeting of stockholders to be held in early 2018. The Company is implementing additional internal procedures, to ensure that all requirements, including the requirements of Rule 14a-21, are met in future filings.

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.None


Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Except asThe following updates our risk disclosures set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 20172022 as filed with the SEC on December 14, 2017.November 29, 2022.

 

We have not sought an advisory stockholder vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.

Rule 14a-21 under the Exchange Act requires us to seek a separate stockholder advisory vote at our annual meeting at which directors are elected to approve the compensation of our named executive officers, not less frequently than once every three years (say-on-pay vote). At our annual meeting in February of 2016, we did not submit to our stockholders a say-on-pay vote to approve an advisory resolution regarding our compensation program for our named executive officers. Consequently, the Board of Directors has not considered the outcome of our say-on-pay vote results when determining future compensation policies and pay levels for our named executive officers. At our 2017 annual meeting of stockholders,There is no assurance that we will be asking our stockholdersable to vote onenter into a proposal to approve an advisory resolution regarding our compensation program for our named executive officers. Followingjoint venture agreement with Santa Fe, or if we do, that such annual meeting, the Board of Directorsjoint venture arrangement will consider the outcome of our say-on-pay vote results when determining future compensation policies and pay levels for our named executive officers, and will report on theresult in any successful exploration, development prospects or commercial success.

There is no assurance that any results of the say-on-pay vote as required by applicable SEC rules. In our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 2016, we disclosed that our disclosure controls and procedures did not lead to our identification of the requirement to provide this advisory say-on-pay vote, and we are adjusting our disclosure controls and procedures processes accordingly.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.

 

DateDescriptionNumberPurchaser

Proceeds

($)

ConsiderationExemption (C)
October 2022Common Stock26,833Directors$NilServicesSec. 4(a)(2)
September 2017– November 2022Common Stock Purchase Options10,000(A)30,000Consultant$NilAdvisory ServicesSec. 4(a)(2)
October 2017December 2022Common Stock22,859Directors$NilServicesSec. 4(a)(2)
December 2022 – February 2023

Common Stock Purchase Options

10,000(A)

30,000 

Consultant

$Nil

Advisory

Services

Sec. 4(a)(2)

October 2017Common Stock Warrants67,000(B)Director$NILAdvancesSec. 4(a)(2)
November 2017Common Stock Purchase Options10,000(A)Consultant$NilAdvisory ServicesSec. 4(a)(2)

 

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.

(A)

Common Stock Purchase Options were issued pursuant to a consulting agreement. Options vested immediately. Each option is exercisable for a 5 year term at an exercise price of $0.30. The options were issued outside of the Company’s 2008 Stock Incentive Plan.

(B)Common Stock Warrants were issued pursuant to advances made to the Company from certain Directors and an Officers.  Each warrant is exercisable for a 5-year term at an exercise price of $0.21 - $0.22.

(C)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 DisclosureDisclosures

 

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, 2016,February 28, 2023, our U.S. exploration properties were not subject to regulation by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration under theFederal 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:

 

Exhibit 

ExhibitNo.
Number

 Description
2.1 
2.1Plan of Conversion, dated August 24, 2012, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 29, 2012.
3.1 Delaware Certificate of Conversion, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 29, 2012.
3.2 Delaware Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 29, 2012.
3.3 Delaware Certificate of Amendment, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2016
3.4Delaware Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 29, 2012.
3.44.1 Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2016.
4.1Form of Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of our Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on February 8, 2011.
4.210.1 Form of Rights Certificate,Amended and Restated 2008 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.210.1 of our Form S-1/A10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2011 filed with the SEC on December 10, 2014.July 15, 2011.
4.310.2 Form of Warrant Indenture,Mining Lease, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.310.2 of our Form S-1/A10-K for the period ended August 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on December 10, 2014.February 8, 2011.
4.410.3 FormMining Lease dated November 2011 with the State of Class A Warrant, included as Schedule A in Exhibit 4.3
4.5Form of Class B Warrant, included as Schedule B in Exhibit 4.3
4.6Form of Private Placement Warrant,Texas, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.110.3 of of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 27, 2019.
10.4Purchase option agreement dated September 2014 with the State of Texas, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 27, 2019.
10.5Groundwater lease dated September 2014 with the State of Texas, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 27, 2019.
10.6ReeTech Operating Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K as filed with the Commission on December 11, 2015July 21, 2015.
31.1(1)10.7 Amendment Number One to the Reetech Operating Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K as filed with the Commission on November 30, 2015.
10.8Amendment Number One to the TRER License, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K as filed with the Commission on November 30, 2015.
10.9*Director’s Agreement by and between the Company and Anthony Marchese, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of our Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on February 8, 2011.
10.10*Summary of Dan Gorski Employment Arrangement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 27, 2019.
10.11*Summary of Wm. Chris Mathers Employment Arrangement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 27, 2019.
10.12*Option Agreement for Wm. Chris Mathers incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of our Amendment No. 2 to its Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333-172116) filed with the SEC on May 25, 2011.
10.13*Form of Directors Option Agreement incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of our Amendment No. 2 to its Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333-172116) filed with the SEC on May 25, 2011.
10.14Consulting Agreement between the Company and Chemetals, Inc., dated January 22, 2013, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 28, 2013.
10.15Lease Agreement between the Company and Southwest Range & Wildlife Foundation, Inc., dated March 6, 2013, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013.
10.16Variation agreement with Morzev PTY LTD. (USA Rare Earth) dated October 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 27, 2019.

10.17Amended and Restated Option Agreement with Morzev (USA Rare Earth) dated August 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 27, 2019.
10.18First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Option Agreement with USA Rare Earth dated June 29, 2020, incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on July 15, 2020.
10.19Mining lease dated September 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Form 10-K for the period ended August 31, 2020 filed with the SEC on November 30, 2020.
10.20Contribution Agreement, effective as of May 17, 2021, among USA Rare Earth, LLC, Texas Mineral Resources Corp., and Round Top Mountain Development, LLC, filed with the SEC on Form 8-K on May 21, 2021.
10.21Limited Liability Company Agreement dated effective as of May 17, 2021, among USA Rare Earth, LLC, Texas Mineral Resources Corp., and Round Top Mountain Development, LLC, filed with the SEC on Form 8-K on May 21, 2021.
10.22Mineral Exploration and Option Agreement dated effective October 7, 2021 between Standard Silver Corp. and Santa Fe Gold Corporation, filed with the SEC on Form 8-K on November 10, 2021.
10.23Financing and Purchase Option Agreement dated effective November 2, 2021 between Standard Silver Corp. and Greentech Minerals Holdings, Inc., filed with the SEC on Form 8-K on November 10, 2021.
31.1Certification ofby Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
31.2(1)31.2 Certification ofby Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
32.1(1)32.1 Section 1350 Certification ofby Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2(1)32.2 Section 1350 Certification ofby Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS(1) XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH(1) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL(1) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculations
101.DEF(1) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions
101.LAB(1) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
101.PRE(1) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

(1)    Submitted Electronically Herewith.

(1)Submitted Electronically Herewith. Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 28, 2023 and August 31, 2022; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES CORP.

 

Date: January 16, 2018April 14, 2023 
  
/s/Daniel E. Gorski 
Daniel E. Gorski, duly authorized officer 
Chief Executive Officer and Principal 
Executive Officer 
  
Date: January 16, 2018April 14, 2023 
  
/s/Wm Chris Mathers 
Wm Chris Mathers, Chief Financial Officer and 
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer